Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 48

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup margarine, softened
• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1  cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2  large eggs
• 2  tablespoons water
• 2  tablespoons light corn syrup
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 2  teaspoons cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ginger
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour, unsifted
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 3  cups oats, old fashioned
• 1  cup raisins

Directions

1. Cream margarine, shortening, sugars, eggs, corn syrup, water and vanilla; beat well.
2. Combine flour, baking soda, spices and salt; add to creamed mixture.
3. Beat well; stir in oats and raisins.
4. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheet.
5. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes.
6. Cool slightly on sheet before removing to cooling racks.