Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter flavor shortening
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup raisins

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, sugars, eggs and vanilla until smooth.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt, add to the sugar mixture. Stir in the oats and raisins.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes until light and golden. Do not overbake. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheets to cool completely. Store in airtight containers.