Awesome Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt (or less)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
• 1/2 cup walnuts, finely ground
• 1/2 cup raisins

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, sift flours, salt, and baking soda; stir to combine; Stir in oatmeal and walnuts. Set aside.

2. 2

   With electric mixer, cream butter, shortening, sugar, brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat thoroughly.

3. 3

   Add beaten butter mixture to flour/oatmeal mixture and stir well with a wooden spoon.

4. 4

   If using raisins, remove desired amount of dough to a separate bowl and stir in raisins.

5. 5

   Shape dough into 1 1/4 inch to 2 inch diameter logs ( 2 or 3 depending on length). Wrap each in plastic wrap or wax paper. Chill overnight.

6. 6

   Slice 1/4 inch thick. Bake on ungreased cookie sheets at 350 for 12 to 14 minutes, or till golden.