Crisp Cinnamon Banana Boats

Are you ready for Labor Day? We actually have no plans this year so it'll be nice to sit back and relax by the pool and maybe grill up some tasty treats. I tested out another easy "fancy looking" dessert from one of my favorite cookbooks of the moment. These are super easy to prep ahead of time and then pop in the oven when you are ready. On the plus side it doesn't take very many ingredients so it'll be super cost effective if you make in large batches. I opted to skip the caramel ice cream topping, but I'm sure it's tasty with it as well.

Crisp Cinnamon Banana Boats
(Adapted from Practical Gourmet Small Plates For Sharing)

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4 small bananas, peeled and trimmed to 4 inches each
4 flour tortillas, 6 inch diameter
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons caramel Irish cream liqueur
3 tablespoons chocolate hazelnut spread
2/3 cup caramel (or butterscotch) ice cream topping

Place 1 banana on each tortilla. Fold in sides and roll up tightly from bottom to enclose. Secure with wooden picks.

Brush with melted butter and roll in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.

Place on a baking sheet. Bake in a 450 degree F oven for about 8 minutes until golden. Cut in half diagonally.

Whisk liqueur and chocolate spread together until smooth. Drizzle onto a serving plate. Drizzle with ice cream topping. Arrange rolls over top.