1 1/4 c. sugar
2/3 c. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 c. mashed bananas (3-4)
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 c. chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In large bowl beat sugar, shortening and vanilla until fluffy. Beat in eggs, then bananas. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and soda. Beat into sugar mixture. Stir in nuts. Chill 30 minutes. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes until lightly browned. Makes 5 dozen.