Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

When I came up with these wonderful cookies, I was craving something sweet yet healthy.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 36
• Yields: 36 cookies

Ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup granulated sugar
• 2⁄3 cup  packed brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  stick butter, softened
• 1⁄3 cup shortening
• 1⁄2 cup chunky peanut butter
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2  large eggs
• 3  cups oats
• 1  cup whole wheat flour
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped  natural almonds

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Mix all ingredients except oats,flour and almonds in large bowl. Stir in oats, flour and almonds.
3. Place 2 inch balls of dough on ungreased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until light brown. Cool on wire rack.