Banana Oatmeal Cookie

My husband and I both loved the banana cake.  actually we just love bananas!  So he requested one day for a banana cookie.  I got a much better idea coz I got this recipe from the net a long time ago and never tried it.  Well I guess I finally found the perfect time to try it!  It taste so good!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 cup mashed bananas
• 1 3/4 cups quick cooking oats
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chip cookies (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon.
3. Cream together the shortening and sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Add egg, banana, oatmeal and nuts. Mix well.
4. Add dry ingredients, mix well and drop by the teaspoon on ungreased cookie sheet.
5. Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 minutes or until edges turn lightly brown. Cool on wire rack. Store in a closed container.