SANDRA'S BANANA-OAT-CRAISIN COOKIES
A newly created incredible cookie that's a synch to prepare and is now my husband's favorite. What a great method in which to use the ever-infamous ripe bananas, especially when you have a 'banana lover' in house like my hubby is so we always have a never-ending supply! Yields: Appx. 4 doz. Prep: 20 Mins. Bake: 14 to 16 Mins. INGREDIENTS Wet: 3/4 cup shortening (I use Crisco), room temp 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 2 medium-size ripe bananas, fully mashed (1 cup mashed) 1 teaspoon bourbon-vanilla extract (or regular) Dry (sift): 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon double-acting baking powder (or regular) 1/4 teaspoon table salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg Additions: 1-3/4 cups quick cooking oatmeal 1/2 cup craisins (or raisins), chopped to your desired fineness METHOD Preheat oven to 350F. Place aside a baking sheet topped with a silpat liner or parchment paper. In the ...