Banana Cake Cookies
I won a local “banana” recipe contest with this cookie.
Set oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees C).
Brown sugar is added after shortening has been well-creamed.
Well-beaten eggs and banana added.
Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices in a sieve.
Add to the creamed mixture and combine well.
Add pecans and stir.
Round tablespoonfuls of dough should be dropped onto greased baking sheets 2 inches apart.
For 12 minutes, bake.
Remove and cool on wire racks.
Cooled cookies are dipped in powdered sugar icing on half of them.
Making Icing 3 cups of confectioners’ sugar combined melted butter or margarine, 1 tablespoon, and 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract You may need to add a little extra milk to achieve the desired consistency.
Beat the mixture until it is smooth.