Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Summary
Prep time	15 min
Cook time	13-15 min/sheet
Source	Taste of Home, April/May 1996
Yield / serves	3.5-4 dozen
Rating	Yummy!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c all-purpose flour
• 1 c sugar
• 1 t salt
• 1/2 t baking soda
• 1/2 t ground cinnamon
• 1/4 t ground nutmeg
• 3/4 c butter/margarine, softened
• 1 egg
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 3/4 c quick-cooking oats
• 1 c chocolate chips
• 1/2 c chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients; beat in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg, bananas and oats; mix well. Stir in chips and nuts.

Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.