The Essential Crisp Oatmeal Cookies (King Arthur Flour)

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons vegetable shortening
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup pecans, chopped (or walnuts)

Directions

1. 1

   Prehead the oven to 350. Line cookie sheets with parchment.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, butter, sugar, egg, water, extracts, spices, salt and baking soda.

3. 3

   Stir in the oats, then the flour.

4. 4

   Add the raisins and nuts last, and stir to combine.

5. 5

   Drop the dough by tablespoonful onto the cookie sheets.

6. 6

   Bake the cookies for 14 minutes, or until they're a light golden brown.

7. 7

   Remove them from the oven and transfer to a rack to cool.