1/4 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. very ripe bananas, mashed
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. nuts, chopped
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 tsp. lemon extract
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon

Combine shortening, sugar, flavorings and banana in mixing bowl; beat hard. Sift flour with baking powder and salt; add to first mixture. Mix well. Stir in nuts. Bake in greased 11 x 7 inch pan at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until done. While warm, cut into bars and remove from pan. Mix powdered sugar and cinnamon; gently roll the warm bars in sugar-cinnamon mixture. Makes 21 to 24 bars. No eggs needed in these moist, chewy bars.