1/2 c. butter
1 egg
1 3/4 c. rolled oats
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 c. sugar
1 c. mashed bananas
1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Cream shortening; add sugar and cream well. Add egg and beat. Add bananas and oats, mix well. Sift and measure flour and add salt, cinnamon, and soda. Add flour mixture, nuts, and vanilla. Drop by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes.