Spicy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Ingredients:


1/2 C. butter, softened

1/2 Cup butter flavored shortening

1 Cup packed light brown sugar

1/2 Cup sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 1/2 Cups flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 Cups rolled oats

1 Cup raisins


     Directions:     Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In a larg bowl cream together butter, shortening, sugar,  brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.  Combine the flour, baking soda, cinamon, cloves,  and salt.  Stir into the sugar mixture.  Stir in the oats and raisins.  Drop by rounded Tablespoon onto ungreased cookie sheets.  Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until light golden brown.  Bo not over bake.  Let cool for 2 minutes before removing to cool compleetly.  Makes 3 dozen cookies.