Banana Spiced Cookies

This recipe is from my Aunt Trish but I found it online too so I borrowed the other lady's typing and picture!

http://ourrecipeclub.blogspot.com/2009/08/my-moms-banana-spice-cookies-with-lemon.html

1/2 cup shortening (Or 1/4 Cup butter, 1/4 cup shortening)

1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1 cup mashed bananas, about 2 bananas
2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (I left this out)


In a large bowl cream together shortening, sugar, eggs & banana. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover & chill about 1 hour.

Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls, about 2 inches apart, onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes. Cool & frost with Lemon Butter Icing.


Lemon Butter Icing


1/3 cup butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
2 TBSP lemon juice
1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest


Blend together butter & sugar. Stir in lemon juice & zest. Beat until smooth & of spreading consistency.