Banana Jumbo Cookies

Another use for those overripe bananas!

Cream together:
1 c shortening
1 c sugar
2 eggs

In another container, blend:
1 c bananas, mashed
1/2 c buttermilk (or 1/2 c milk + 1 1/2 t lemon juice/vinegar)
1 t vanilla

Add to creamed mixture.

Then add:
3 c flour
1 1/2 t baking soda
1/2 t salt

*Chill dought for 1 hour. Drop by big teaspoonfuls on a greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.

FROSTING:
(Blend until smooth)
1 cube butter, softened
1 lb powdered sugar
3 T banana, mashed
vanilla (optional)