Chewy Spicy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

These are the absolute best I've found. Chewy, and the spices are just right. Great for Christmas to make your house smell all festive!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1⁄2 cup butter flavor 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

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350~.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, butter flavored shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture.
4. Stir in the oats and raisins.
5. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
6. Bake 10 - 12 minutes until light and golden. Do not overbake, you want them to be a little chewy.