Banana Oatmeal Cookies

By dkosik

Ingredients

• 3/4 c. shortening
• 1 c. shortening
• 1 c. mashed bananas
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 1/2 c. flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 c. quick-cooking oatmeal
• 1 1/2 c. nuts, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Sift flour, spices, salt, baking powder, soda and sugar. Cream shortening and sugar. Add mashed bananas, egg adn vanilla. Beat about 2 minutes until smooth. Fold in oats and nuts. Drop by teaspoon on well greased cookie sheet. Bake in moderate 375 degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes.