Ingredients
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1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed ripe banana
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Preparation
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Mix shortening, sugar,and eggs well.
Stir in bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
Blend flour and baking soda. Stir into other ingredients.
Blend in nuts.(Optional).
Chill 1 hour. The dough will still be slightly sticky even after chilling.
For jumbo cookies, drop rounded tablespoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheet. For smaller cookies use a teaspoon.
Bake at 375 for about 7-10 minutes or until light golden brown.
Leave unfrosted or frost with favorite flavored frosting.
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