Banana Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup shortening
1 egg, beaten
1 cup banana, mashed
1 3/4 cups quick cooking oatmeal
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Preparation

Combine first 6 ingredients (from the flour to the cinnamon).
Cut in the shortening.
Add the beaten egg.
Alternately add the mashed banana and the oatmeal.
If desired, add the chopped walnuts next.
Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet (s) at 400 degrees F for 15 min (check at 9 min).