Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

This is a delicious way to get rid of mushy bananas and I think this is the only way to eat that fruit. This recipe came from my grandma, and grandmas always make the best desserts! Don't be scared, try it!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 36 cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1  cup sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 3⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3⁄4 cup shortening
• 1  egg
• 1  cup  mashed banana
• 1 3⁄4 cups oatmeal
• 1⁄2 cup  your choice  nuts (optional)
• 1 (12 ounce) bag chocolate chips

Directions

1. Mix all of the dry ingredients together, and then put the shortening, egg, and bananas, mixing well.
2. Add oatmeal, nuts and/or chocolate chips.
3. Put about 12 balls of batter on a cookie sheet and slide it in an oven on 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.
4. After you take them out, put them on a cooling rack and eat them while still fairly warm. Enjoy!