Friday, May 21, 2010

Jumbo Banana Cookies


Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed bananas
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1t vanilla
1t distilled white vinegar
3 cups flour
1 1/2 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
* 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions
Mix together shortening, butter, sugar, eggs, bananas, vanilla, evaporated milk and vinegar until light and creamy.

Add flour baking soda and salt.  Mix in nuts.

Chill one hour in the fridge.

Drop by teaspoonful on greased cookie sheet about two inches apart.  Bake at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes. Cool completely, then frost.

Frosting:
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 T butter, softened
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1/4 t vanilla

Mix and beat until soft.  Spread on top of cookies. 

Eat and enjoy.  They are a very soft cookie!

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