1 1/2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. shortening
1 egg
1 c. mashed bananas
1 3/4 c. rolled oats
1/3 c. nuts (optional)

Cut shortening into dry ingredients. Add egg, bananas, oats, and nuts. Drop batter by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes. Makes about 3 1/3 dozen cookies.