The following recipe is over 100 years old and was given to me by my Mother-In-Law some 42 years ago and has become family favorite.

2	Cups	Flour
1	Tsp.	Cinnamon
1/4	Tsp.	Nutmeg
1 1/2	Tsps.	Salt
1	Tsp.	Baking powder
1/4	Tsp.	Baking soda
1	Cup	Sugar
2	Eggs
1	Cup	Shortening
1	Cup	Bananas (mashed)
2	Cups	Quaker oats
1	Cup	Chocolate chips
1/2	Cup	Walnuts, chopped (optional)

In a bowl, combine shortening, eggs and sugar; blend well. Add bananas. To this mixture, add cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Mix well. Add the flour one cup at a time. Add the chocolate chips and walnuts. After blending well, add the oatmeal. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until light brown. Do not overbake. These are a very moist cookie and will freeze well.