1/4 c. butter, softened or shortening
1/3 c. mashed ripe banana
1/4 c. milk
1 egg
1 c. all purpose or unbleached 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. allspice
1/3 c. chopped pecans

FROSTING:

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

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 13 x 9 inch pan. In small bowl, combine 1/4 cup butter and banana until well blended. Add milk and egg; beat well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Stir in flour and remaining bar ingredients until well mixed. Spread in greased and floured pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown.

Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of butter 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. Yields 36 bars.