Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups flour, sifted
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup bananas, mashed
• 1 3/4 cup oatmeal
• 1/2 cup nuts, chopped

Instructions:

Sift together the flour, sugar, soda, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon into a mixing bowl. Cut in the shortening. Add the egg, banana, oatmeal and nuts. Beat until well blended. Drop by the teaspoon about 1 1/2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes and remove from the pan immediately.