Mix together:

1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. mashed bananas

ADD:

2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves

Mix well. Cover and chill about 1 hour. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Drop dough by rounded teaspoons about 2 inches apart onto lightly greased cookies sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes.