Banana Oatmeal Cookies
["2 c. flour", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/4 tsp. nutmeg", "1 1/2 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1/4 tsp. soda", "1 c. sugar", "1 c. shortening (soft)", "1 c. mashed bananas (2 to 3)", "2 eggs", "2 c. Quaker oats", "1 c. chocolate chips, if desired"]
["Sift together flour, spices, salt, baking powder, soda and sugar.", "Add shortening, bananas and eggs.", "Beat until smooth, about 2 minutes.", "Fold in rolled oats.", "Add chocolate chips.", "Drop by teaspoon on a greased cookie sheet.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.", "Makes 3 1/2 dozen cookies."]
["flour", "cinnamon", "nutmeg", "salt", "baking powder", "soda", "sugar", "shortening", "bananas", "eggs", "oats", "chocolate chips"]