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

Cream together sugar, shortening and vanilla. Beat well. Stir in bananas. Sift flour, baking powder, salt and soda together and add to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts. Chill 1 hour or more and then drop by teaspoonfuls, two inches apart on a greased cookie sheet.

Mix sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle on unbaked cookies. Bake 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes five dozen.