Monkey Bars

• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dark rum or apple juice
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
• 3 tablespoons low-fat buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large egg whites
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
• Cooking spray
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0.
2. Combine the raisins and rum in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at high for 1 minute, and set aside. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour and the next 3 ingredients (flour through salt) in a bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Set aside.
3. Combine brown sugar and butter in a large bowl, and beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended. Add banana and next 3 ingredients (banana through egg whites), beating well. Add the flour mixture, beating just until combined. Stir in raisin mixture and walnuts.
4. Spread the batter into an 8-inch square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350u0b0 for 30 minutes or until golden. Cool the bars completely on a wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

raisins, dark rum, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, brown sugar, butter, mashed ripe banana, lowfat buttermilk, vanilla, egg whites, walnuts, cooking spray, powdered sugar

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/monkey-bars-0 (may not work)