Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

This recipe was published in 'Countertop Inspirations, Everyday chocolate 120 Tasty Recipes - p51'.

Ingredients:
• 2/3 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2¼ cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 small ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 (12 ounce) package milk chocolate chips

Preparation:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Blend shortening and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Add vanilla. Combine dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Add mashed bananas and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop by teaspoonful onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Makes 6 dozen.