1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 c sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. shortening
1 egg, well beaten
1 c. mashed bananas
1 3/4 c. quick cooking oats
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Sift together flour, sugar, soda, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon into mixing bowl. Cut in shortening. Add egg, bananas, oatmeal and nuts. Beat until thoroughly blended.

Drop by teaspoon about 1 1/2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees about 15 minutes or until done. Remove from pan to cool. Makes 3 1/2 dozen.