1 1/2 c Sifted all-purpose flour 1 ts Baking powder 1/4 ts Soda 1/2 ts Salt 1 1/2 ts Cinnamon 1 c Brown sugar, firmly packed 2/3 c Shortening, soft 1 Egg 1/4 c Milk 1 c Mashed bananas 1/2 c Chopped walnuts 2 c Quaker Oats, uncooked -- (quick or old-fashioned) Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt and cinnamon into bowl. Add sugar, shortening, egg, milk and bananas. Beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in walnuts and nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cooky sheets. Bake in preheated moderate oven (375 F.) 12 to 15 minutes. Source: Our Favorites for family and friends Reprinted with permission from The Quaker Oats Company Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias