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"Banana Spice Cookies"

Recipe Source: Come For Coffee from The Betty Crocker Recipe Card Library Cookies & Bars Recipe File Serving Size: 3 1/2 dozen

Amount Ingredient 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup brown sugar (packed) 2 eggs 1 cup mashed banana (about 2) 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cloves 1/2 cup chopped nuts Lemon Butter Icing:   1/3 cup soft butter or margarine 3 cups confectioners' sugar About 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Preparation Instructions:

Mix shortening, sugar, eggs, and banana. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover; chill about 1 hour. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes; cool. Frost with Lemon Butter Icing. About 3 1/2 dozen cookies.

Lemon Butter Icing: Blend butter and sugar; stir in lemon juice and peel. Beat until smooth and of spreading consistency.

Browned Butter Icing: Before blending, brown butter in saucepan over medium heat until delicate brown. Substitute milk and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla for the lemon juice and peel.

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