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

Sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon into mixing bowl. Cut in shortening; add egg, bananas, oats and chips. Beat until thoroughly mixed. Drop by spoonful on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until done. Remove from pan immediately. Makes 5 dozen.