3/4 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. mashed banana
1 3/4 c. oatmeal, uncooked
Optional: raisins, nuts, wheat germ, grated orange peel

Cream shortening and sugar. Add the egg and mix well. Mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg together and add to creamed mixture. Blend until smooth. Add mashed banana and oatmeal next. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.