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