Corn Pone Cookies

An unusual but tasty cookie with a touch of the South. From an old newspaper clipping.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 40

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups cornmeal
• 1 1⁄3 cups flour
• 1  cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3⁄4 cup shortening (not spread or tub product) or 3⁄4 cup  lard (not spread or tub product) or 3⁄4 cup butter (not spread or tub product)
• 1  egg
• 1  cup banana, mashed (about 3 medium)
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped  nuts (your choice)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400F and lightly grease a baking sheet.
2. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender.
4. In a separate bowl, beat egg; stir in bananas.
5. Blend into flour mixture; stir in nuts.
6. Drop by rounded tablespoons 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.