Ingredients:
1/2 cup shortening, such as crisco
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1 cup ripe bananas, mashed ( 3 medium bananas)
2 cups flour, all purpose
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup raisins
Directions:
In mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar.
Add eggs and bananas, mixing well.
Combine dry ingredients and add to butter mixture and blend well.
Add nuts and raisins, then chill the dough for 1 hour.
Dough will be very soft before chilling.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
Servings: Serve
Time preparation: 70 min.
Time total: 78 min.