2/3 c. shortening or butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 lg. pkg. chocolate chips
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. mashed bananas (about 3)
1/4 tsp. baking soda

Blend together shortening and sugar, add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in chocolate chips and vanilla. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with bananas. Drop by teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees. Take out of oven while top of cookie is still moist. Yield: 2 1/2 dozen.