1 1/4 c. granulated sugar
2/3 c. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs, unbeaten
3 mashed ripe bananas
2 1/4 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Cream sugar, shortening and vanilla. Add eggs and beat well. Stir in bananas.

Sift flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts. Chill 30 minutes.

Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Mix 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle over unbaked cookies. Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.