1/4 c. shortening
1/4 c. butter, softened
1 c. brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1 c. mashed banana
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Mix shortening, butter, sugar, eggs and banana. Stir in remaining ingredients. Chill about 1 hour. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonsful about 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes, cool. Frost with Lemon Butter icing.

LEMON BUTTER ICING:

1/3 c. soft butter
3 c. powdered sugar
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel

Blend butter and sugar; stir in lemon juice and peel. Beat until smooth and spreadable.