Oatmeal, Peanut Butter, Banana, Raisin Cookies

A twist on peanut butter cookies and oatmeal raisin cookies. The first time I made these I used peanuts, I will most likely use walnuts next time. But if you really like peanuts, use them, they go great with this recipe. Pecans would also be good.

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 36

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup shortening
• 1⁄3 cup peanut butter
• 1⁄8 cup peanut butter
• 1 1⁄4 cups  packed brown sugar
• 1  egg
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1  cup flour
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1  cup  mashed ripe banana (about 2)
• 4  cups quick oats
• 3⁄4 cup raisins
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped  nuts

Directions

1. Combine shortening, peanut butter and brown sugar.
2. Mix in egg, milk and vanilla.
3. Sift and combine flour, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and baking soda mix in well to wet misture.
4. Mash and add banana, mix well.
5. Stir in quick oats, fold in raisins and nuts of your choice.
6. Place round tablespoonfuls on greased baking sheet spaced 1-2-inches apart.
7. Bake at 375° for 12-13 minutes or until done.