1/2 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
2 c. Gold Medal flour
2 c. mashed bananas
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, sugar, eggs and bananas; stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and chill about 1 hour. Heat oven to 375 degrees.

Drop dough by heaping spoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto lightly greased baking sheet; bake 8-10 minutes and cool. Makes about 3 1/2 dozen cookies.

If using self-rising flour, omit baking powder, soda and salt.