Do you have some bananas hanging out at your kitchen counter? Are they a lovely shade of yellow flecked with brown? They are ready for these cookies. Don't throw them out.
Banana Oatmeal Cookies
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup mashed bananas (2)
1 1/2 cups plain flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups quick oats
1 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Preheat oven to 400 F. Mix shortening, sugar, egg and mashed bananas well. Add flour, baking soda, salt and spices. Stir in oats and chocolate chips or nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto greased baking sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack. Makes 4 dozen.