Grandma’s Spicy Banana Bars

Ingredients

• 1 c flour

• ¾ c sugar

• ½ t baking powder

• ½ t salt

• ¼ t soda

• ¾ t cinnamon

• ¼ t cloves

• ¼ t Allspice

• ¼ c shortening

• ⅓ c mashed ripe banana (small)

• 1 unbeaten egg

• ¼ c milk

• ⅓ c pecans, chopped

Frosting:

• 2 T melted butter

• 1 T hot water

• 2 t lemon juice

Preparation

1. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, soda, cinnamon, cloves, and Allspice.

2. Combine shortening and banana.

3. Beat for 2 minutes then add egg. Beat well.

4. Blend in dry ingredients, alternately with milk.

5. Blend thoroughly after each addition.

6. Stir in pecans.

7. Spread in a well-greased 13x9 pan.

8. Bake at 350 for 22-25 mins.

9. While warm, frost with lemon frosting.

Frosting:

1. Combine butter, water, and lemon juice.

2. Blend in confectioners’ sugar.

3. Thin with hot water if necessary.