Spicy Oatmeal Cookies

A friend of mine brought these cookies to a square dance several years ago and was nice enough to write out the recipe for me. I have no idea where she got it, but, I've made them for years and they are just so tasty.

• Ready In: 27 mins
• Yields: 60 cookies

Ingredients

• 2  cups sugar
• 1  cup shortening
• 4  eggs
• 3  cups oatmeal
• 1  cup chocolate chips
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 1  cup milk
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon clove
• 2  teaspoons cinnamon
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 5  cups flour

Directions

1. Mix ALL ingredients together, thoroughly.
2. I like to mix this in my Kitchen Aide Mixer.
3. Drop by rounded Tbsp onto greased cookie sheets.
4. These cookies rise as opposed to spreading out.
5. Bake in a pre-heated 400 degree oven, 12-15 minutes.
6. Remove to wire rack to cool.
7. Enjoy!