Spicy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Materials:

• 1/2 c. butter, softened
• 1/2 c. butter flavored shortening (can use all butter, but this makes the cookies softer)
• 1 c. light brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 c. white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp. ginger
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 3 c. rolled oats
• 1 c. raisins

Methods:

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, vanilla until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, salt.
4. Stir in flour mix to the sugar mixture.
5. Stir in oats and raisins.
6. Bake 10-12 minutes until light and golden. Do not overbake. 
7. Let cool 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheet to cool completely.