Ingredients

• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 tablespoon lemon extract
• 1 cup mashed ripe banana (About 2 medium bananas)
• 1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 cup of chopped nuts (whatever you like)
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.

2. Cream shortening and brown sugar.

3. Add extracts and banana, beating well.

4. Sift flour, salt and baking powder; add to wet mixture.

5. Stir in nuts.

6. Pour into well-greased 11 X 7-inch baking pan.

7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.

8. While still warm, cut into bars and remove from pan.

9. Mix: 1/3 cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon.

10. Gently roll bars in mixture while slightly warm.

11. Store in airtight container.