Banana Chip Cookies

     The result is a cake-like cookie that stands out from the rest. It's a great way to use up those ripe bananas.

Makes 5 dozens

• ¾ cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

1. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar ; add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
2. Beat in milk, honey and banana.
3. Combine flour, baking powder and salt ; gradually add to the creamed mixture and stir in chocolate chips.
4. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 in. aprt onto lightly greased baking sheets.
5. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar ; bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
6. Remove to a wire racks to cool.

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