Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Here’s a quick and easy recipe to use up those last bananas that are overripe.

Ingredients:

Part 1:

1 1/2 cups sifted flour
1 cup white sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg

Part 2:

3/4 cup shortening
1 egg, well beaten
1 cup ripe mashed bananas
1/2 cup raisins
1 3/4 cups rolled oats

Directions:

• Sift all the ingredients from Part 1 together. Cut in shortening. Add the rest of ingredients and beat together until well mixed.
• Drop dough by spoonful 1 1/2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake at 375°F for 12 to 15 minutes until lightly browned.
• Cool on rack.