Spicy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

• 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

Preparation

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Cream together butter, butter flavored shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
• Combine 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.
• Bake 10 to 12 minutes until light and golden.
• Cool for 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheets to cool completely.

Notes

• Set oven to display 365F
• Seems to take right at 15 minutes, 14 for softer
• Use small disher

From Allrecipes.com