Banana Oatmeal Cookies

• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana, about 1 large ripe banana
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups regular rolled oats
• 1/2 cup raisins

In large mixing bowl, beat shortening, brown sugar, egg, mashed banana, and vanilla until creamy. Mix flour, salt, and baking soda. Add to creamed mixture; blend well. Stir in oats and raisins. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 15 to 20 minutes.
Makes about 5 to 6 dozen cookies.