Banana Spice Cookies

1/2 c Shortening

1 c Brown sugar; packed

2 Eggs

1 c Bananas; mashed ripe(3 med)

2 c Flour

2 ts Baking powder

1/2 ts Cinnamon

1/4 ts Baking soda

1/4 ts Cloves; ground

1/4 ts Salt

1/2 c Walnuts; chopped

1/2 c Raisins

Recipe by: Taste of Home magazine In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Add eggs and bananas; mix well. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts and raisins. Chill (dough will be very soft). Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.

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