Banana Oatmeal Cookies

3/4 cup oatmeal
3/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 pound, or 2 small bananas
1 egg, well beaten
1 1/2 cups sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped walnut meats

Spread oatmeal on baking sheet and brown in moderate oven. White raisins or cut-up dates may be added. Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Sift together flour, baking soda, salt and spices. Add to creamed mixture beating constantly, add nuts and cooled oatmeal. Blend thoroughly. Drop by teaspoonful on well greased baking sheets. Bake in moderate oven for 15 minutes.