BANANA-NUT BARS

"A double banana treat-little banana cakes topped with banana frosting."

1 1/2 cups Occident or King Midas Flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2 eggs
1 medium very ripe banana, sliced
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Banana Frosting (recipe follows)

Combine all ingredients together in mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed 2 minutes. Spread in greased 13x9-inch pan.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes, or until it springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool and frost. Sprinkle with nuts, if desired.

BANANA FROSTING

2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 medium banana
a few drops of milk (as needed)

Combine butter, powdered sugar, salt, vanilla and banana. Beat until smooth and creamy. If necessary, thin with a few drops of milk.

Makes a 13x9x2-inch pan
From: Recipelink.com
Source: 120 Bar Cookie Recipes, Occident/King Midas Flour, not dated