Banana Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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
1/8 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/4 c. soft butter (not melted)
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
1 egg
1/4 c. milk
1/3 c. nuts (pecans or walnuts; optional)

Preparation

Cream butter.
Add mashed bananas.
Blend in egg; beat well. Add combined dry ingredients.
Blend thoroughly with electric mixer on low speed.
Stir in nuts.
Spread in well-greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes.