Frozen Peanut Butter and Banana Bars

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   Make crust: Preheat oven to 350.

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   In food processor, process cookies til crumbs form.

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   Add butter; pulse til mixture holds together when squeezed.

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   Lightly butter an 8 inch square baking pan.

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   Line it with two crisscrossed rectangles of parchment that hang out of pan on each side by a few inches.

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   Press crust firmly into bottom of pan on top of parchment and slightly up the sides.

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   Use the bottom of a metal measuring cup or small bowl to help pat crumbs in evnenly.

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   Bake until crust is firm and dry to the touch, 15- 20 minute Cool to room temperature.

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   Make filling: In clean food processor, process cream cheese, sugar, heavy cream, peanut butter, and salt until smooth and light, scraping sides as needed.

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    Peel bananas; halve lengthwise.

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    Spread half the cream cheese mixture over the crust; top with a snug layer of bananas.

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    Cover with remaining cream cheese mixture, smoothing top.

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    Sprinkle with peanuts; cover with plastic wrap.

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    Freeze til firm, at least 6 hours.

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    To remove, wipe outside of pan with a hot towel; run a knife around inside edge (between paper and pan).

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    Gently pull on paper to lift out of pan.

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    Cut into 12 rectangles.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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