Beth's Spicy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   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 onto ungreased cookie sheets.

3. 3

   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!