1/2 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 c. mashed bananas
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. nuts
1/2 c. chocolate chips

Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and banana. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and chill 1 hour. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Drop dough by rounded teaspoon 2" apart onto lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Makes 3 1/2 dozen. I usually double this recipe and freeze half.