Banana Oatmeal Cookies
["3/4 c. shortening", "1 c. sugar", "1 egg, beaten", "1 1/2 c. flour", "1/2 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/4 tsp. nutmeg", "1 3/4 c. rolled oats", "1 c. ripe mashed bananas", "1/2 c. chopped nuts or raisins", "1/2 c. chocolate chips (optional)"]
["Heat oven to 400\u00b0.", "Place all ingredients in mixing bowl. Beat until well blended.", "Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls of dough, about 1 1/2-inches apart, on ungreased baking sheet.", "Bake 12 to 15 minutes.", "Makes 4 dozen cookies."]
["shortening", "sugar", "egg", "flour", "soda", "salt", "cinnamon", "nutmeg", "rolled oats", "bananas", "nuts", "chocolate chips"]