Spicy Banana Bars

Bars:

1\4 c. margarine
1\3 c. mashed ripe bananas
1\4 c. milk
1 egg
1 c. flour
3\4 c. sugar
1\2 tsp. baking powder
1\2 tsp. salt
1\4 tsp. baking soda
3\4 tsp. cinnamon
1\4 tsp. cloves
1\4 tsp. allspice
1\3 c. chopped pecans

Frosting:

2 tbsp. margarine or butter
1 c. powdered sugar
2 tsp. lemon juice
2 to 4 tsp. water

Heat oven to 350". Grease and flour 13-9-inch pan. In small bowl, combine 1\4 c. margarine and bananas 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 tbsp. margarine in small saucepan. Stir in powdered sugar, lemon juice and enough water for desired spreading consistency. Spread over warm bars. Cool completely. Cut into bars. Garnish as desired. Yield: 36 servings.

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