Banana Spice Cookies

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
2 eggs
1 cup mashed banana (about 2)
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Lemon Butter Icing
1/3 cup soft butter or margarine
3 cups confectioners' sugar
About 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Mix shortening, sugar, eggs, and banana. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover; chill about 1 hour.

Heat oven to 375 Degrees F.

Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto lightly greased baking sheet.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes; cool. Frost with Lemon Butter Icing.

Makes about 3-1/2 dozen cookies

Lemon Butter Icing:
Blend butter and sugar; stir in lemon juice and peel. Beat until smooth and of spreading consistency.

Browned Butter Icing:
Before blending, brown butter in saucepan over medium heat until delicate brown. Substitute milk and 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla for the lemon juice and peel.