beth's spicy oatmeal raisin cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup raisins

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter, butter flavored shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. stir in the oats and raisins. drop by rounded teaspoonfuls ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 10 to 12 minutes until light and golden. do not overbake. let them cool for 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheets to cool completely. store in airtight container. make sure you get some, because they don't last long!