Ingredients
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½ cup shortening
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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2 eggs
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1 cup mashed bananas
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground cloves
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½ cup chopped pecans
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3 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
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1 tablespoon butter, melted
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¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 tablespoons milk
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
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Cream shortening; add brown sugar, beating well. Add eggs and banana; beat well.
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Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. Add to creamed mixture; mix well. Stir in pecans.
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Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls, 2 inches apart onto greased cookies sheets. Bake for 12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Dip half of cooled cookies into Powdered Sugar Icing.
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To Make Icing: Combine 3 cups confectioner's sugar, 1 tablespoon melted butter or margarine, and 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add milk to yield desired consistency (you may need to add a little extra), beating until smooth.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 277 | Calories |
| 9g | Fat |
| 47g | Carbs |
| 3g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 18 | |
| Calories 277 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 9g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium 171mg | 7% |
| Total Carbohydrate 47g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars 34g | |
| Protein 3g | 5% |
| Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium 52mg | 4% |
| Iron 1mg | 6% |
| Potassium 101mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
