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

Cream sugar, shortening and vanilla until fluffy. Add eggs and beat, stir in bananas. Add dry ingredients. Add nuts. Chill for 30 minutes. Drop on greased baking sheets. Mix sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over unbaked cookies. Bake in 400 degree oven for 8-10 minutes. Makes 5 dozen.