1 c. sugar
1 c. butter flavored shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
3 medium bananas, mashed
2 c. quick oats
1 c. semi sweet chocolate chips

In a large bowl, cream sugar, shortening, eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, cloves and cinnamon. Add to the creamed mixture. Stir in bananas, oats and chocolate chips. Drop by rounded tsp. onto greased cookie sheets.

Bake at 375°F for 10-12 minutes. Immediately remove cookies to wire racks to cool.

Yield about 4 dozen.