Recipes for the Soul----Spicy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

March 15, 2002

Spicy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Servings: 36Ingredients:1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup butter flavored shortening1 cup packed light brown sugar1/2 cup white sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon salt3 cups rolled oats1 cup raisinsDirections:

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

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. 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!