1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup flour
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup raisins,craisins or other dried fruit
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375ºF.
In a mixing bowl, combine the butter, shortening, sugars, eggs, vanilla, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder and salt. Beat with a mixer until combined, or just use a wooden spoon and mix well.
Add the flour, oats, dried fruit and nuts, if using. Fold in just until mixed.
Drop the dough by two-tablespoons onto an ungreased baking sheet, at least 2 inches apart. Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until brown around the edges and mostly browned on top. Remove from the oven, and let cool on the baking sheet for one minute, then remove to cooling racks to cool completely.
Makes 30 4-inch oatmeal cookies.