Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Marcia West

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 3/4 cups rolled oats
1 cup mashed ripe bananas, 2 to 3 medium
1/2 cup chocolate chips, nuts or raisins
1 teaspoon salt 

Heat oven to 400f.  Place all ingredients in mixing bowl.  Beat until well blended.  Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough about 1 ½ inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.  Bake 12 to 15 minutes.  Makes 4 dozen cookies.  This recipe was given to me by Lois Pick.