3/4 cup shortening

1 cup sugar

1 egg

1 cup bananas, mashed (3)

1 cup rolled oats

1-1/2 cups flour

1/2 tsp. soda

1 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

3/4 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 cup nuts, chopped, if desired

Cream shortening and sugar. Add egg and beat thoroughly. Add banana, oatmeal, nuts and blend. Sift dry ingredients and stir into mixture. Drop by teaspoonful onto oiled baking sheet, 1-1/2 inches apart. Bake at 400 F. for 13-15 minutes.