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Oatmeal Cookies

Another favorite, I can't make enough of these.

List of Ingredients

3/4 cup butter shortening
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
2 cups rolled oats


Recipe

In bowl beat butter shortening with mixer at medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add about 1/2 of flour, brown sugar, sugar, egg, baking powder, vanilla, baking soda, cinnamon & cloves (if using). Beat till thoroughly combined. Beat in remaining flour; stir in oats. Drop by rounded teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375� for 10 to 12 minutes or till edges are golden brown. Cool cookings on wire rack. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.


With Raisins: After you have stirred in the oats, add 1 cup raisins.

With Chips: After you have stirred in the oats, stir in 1 cup chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, or peanut butter chips, etc... & if desired 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.