1 c. brown sugar (firmly packed)
1/2 c. butter (room temperature)
1/2 c. shortening
1 tb grated ginger or 1 tsp ground ginger
2 eggs
1 c. ripe mashed bananas
1.4 c. milk
3 c. flour
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
Confectioners sugar, optional
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix first five ingredients in large bowl at medium speed or stir with spoon. Carefully blend in banana and milk. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Place dough by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheet approximately 2 inches apart. Bake 10 minutes or until cookie is firm when touched in center. Remove from baking sheet to wire rack and sprinkle with confectioners sugar while warm if desired.