1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. shortening
1 egg, well beaten
1 c. mashed ripe bananas (2 - 3 bananas)
1/2 c. chopped nuts (walnuts)
1 3/4 c. rolled oats
1 sm. pkg. chocolate chips

Sift together first 6 ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Cut in shortening; add egg, mashed bananas, nuts and rolled oats. Beat until thoroughly mixed. Add chocolate chips. Drop by teaspoonfuls about 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees 12 to 15 minutes or until light brown. Cool on rack.