Spicy Banana Bars


Submitted By: Martha Jean Burris

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened, or shortening
  • 1/3 cup ripe banana, mashed
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/3 cup pecans, chopped
  • Frosting:
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 to 4 teaspoons water

    • Instructions


    Heat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 13x9-inch pan. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup butter and banana until well blended. Add milk and egg; beat well. Stir in flour and remaining bar ingredients until well mixed. Spread in greased and floured pan. Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown.

    Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan. Stir in powdered sugar, lemon juice, and enough water for desired spreading consistency. Spread over warm bars. Cool completely. Cut into narrow bars and garnish as desired.