This recipe was given to me by my Aunt Helen Childress. She was one who took a lot after my grandmother Mary Ann when it came to baking. She made some of the most scrumptious caramel rolls and cream pies. After my husband and I went shopping on a Friday night, he would say I do believe I smell cream pies in the air. Aunt Helen probably has pies in the kitchen just waiting for us to come. Sure enough, we would turn the car in that direction and head toward her house. When we arrived at her doorstep, we were not disappointed. She would have the most beautiful, big, wonderful pies you ever laid your eyes on setting there on the table. She would also have a great plate of homemade cookies. What a treat!
One of her good recipes I want to share with you is her banana oatmeal date cookies.
2-3 bananas
1 cup chopped dates
1/3 cup oil
½ cup chopped nuts
½ tsp. salt
1 tsp vanilla
1 egg beaten
2 cups oatmeal
Mash bananas, add oil and eggs. Add remaining ingredients. Drop by spoonfuls (your choice of size) and bake at 350 for 12 to 15 minutes.
Enjoy just like we used to when we made a visit to Aunt Helen’s kitchen!
Look for Aunt Helen’s chocolate pie recipe to follow soon.
Gogi