Charmaqine's Oatmeal Cookies With Raisins, Dates, and Walnuts

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, room temperature
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups old fashioned oats
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup chopped pitted dates
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray.

3. 3

   Mix first 5 ingredients in medium bowl.

4. 4

   Using electric mixer, cream butter, shortening, and both sugars in large bowl until fluffy.

5. 5

   Add honey, eggs, and vanilla, then gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in oats, raisins, dates, and walnuts.

6. 6

   Drop batter by tablespoonfuls onto prepared sheets, spacing mounds 2 inches apart. Flatten cookies slightly with the bottom of a buttered glass.

7. 7

   Bake cookies 10-12 minutes at 350F or until until golden brown.

8. 8

   Cool completely on sheets.

9. 9

   When cool, store in airtight containers.