1/2 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 c. (2) mashed bananas
2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. chopped nuts

If using self-rising flour, omit baking powder, soda and salt.

Mix shortening with sugar, eggs and banana. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Drop dough by rounded teaspoon, about 2 inches apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Cool and frost with lemon butter icing. 3 1/2 dozen.