Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine butter, shortening and sugars.

Step 2

Add eggs and vanilla and beat until fluffy.

Step 3

Combine flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and allspice.

Step 4

Add to creamed mixture; mix to blend.

Step 5

Stir in oatmeal and raisins.

Step 6

Drop a tablespoon of dough onto cookie sheet about 2-inches apart. Cookies will spread!

Step 7

Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes.

Step 8

Cool for about 5 minutes on cookie sheet, then remove to a cooling rack.