1 1/2 c. brown sugar
3-6 bananas, mashed
1 c. raisins
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. shortening
4 c. uncooked oatmeal
1/2 c. chopped nuts
Vanilla or lemon extract (optional)

Beat brown sugar and shortening. Stir in mashed bananas and salt. Blend in oatmeal and gradually stir in raisins and nuts (walnuts or pecans). Drop by teaspoon onto baking sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven until brown, about 25 minutes. Yield: 4 dozen.