1 1/2 c. 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. ripe mashed bananas
1 3/4 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. nuts, if desired

Sift together sugar, flour, salt, soda, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Mix with shortening and egg. Add bananas, oatmeal, and nuts. Bake on ungreased sheet at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

Makes about 36 very moist cookies.