Corn Pone Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
• 1 1/3 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3/4 cup shortening or lard or butter (not spread or tub product)
• 1 egg
• 1 cup banana, mashed (about 3 medium)
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (your choice)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400F and lightly grease a baking sheet.

2. 2

   Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Cut in shortening with a pastry blender.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, beat egg; stir in bananas.

5. 5

   Blend into flour mixture; stir in nuts.

6. 6

   Drop by rounded tablespoons 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet.

7. 7

   Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.