Do you have bananas hanging out on your kitchen counter? Are they a lovely shade of yellow flecked with brown? Those bananas are ready for these cookies. Bake 'em!
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 quick oats and chocolate chips or chopped nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoons into greased baking sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on wire racks. Makes 4 dozen cookies.