Banana Cookies

This recipe from Kenny Farr.

1 C shortening

1 C sugar

1 egg

1 C mashed bananas

1/2 C buttermilk

1 tsp. vanilla

3 C flour

1 1/2 tsp. baking soda

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1 C chopped nuts (optional)

Using large mixer, mix shortening, sugar and eggs. Stir in bananas, buttermilk and vanilla. In separate bowl, combine flour, soda and salt, and slowly mix into banana mixture. Add chopped nuts. Cover and refrigerate for one hour. Drop on cookie sheet in spoonfuls. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Frost with Banana Cookie Frosting.

*** Also tasty: Add 1 C chocolate chips and omit the frosting.