Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 ½ c. flour

½ tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

¾ tsp. cinnamon

¼ tsp. nutmeg

¾ c. shortening or applesauce

1 c. sugar

1 egg

2 mashed bananas

½ tsp. lemon juice

1 ½ c. oatmeal

½ c. chopped nuts

½ pkg. semi sweet chocolate chips

½ tsp. vanilla

 

Cream shortening and sugar. Add bananas, lemon juice, vanilla, and egg. Mix in dry ingredients. Stir in oatmeal, nuts and chips. Bake dough at 350 degrees on greased cookie sheet for 12 minutes or until done.                - Tricia Munk