Softest Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar (heaping & tightly packed)
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 2 cups oatmeal

Directions

1. 1

   Blend shortening, butter, & sugars until creamy.

2. 2

   Add eggs & vanilla. Blend well.

3. 3

   Add flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, & cinnamon. Mix.

4. 4

   Add in oatmeal & any desired mix-ins (raisins, nuts, chocolate chips, etc.).

5. 5

   Fully mix all ingredients.

6. 6

   Roll into balls on cookie sheet. Flatten with palm of hand (This is key!).

7. 7

   Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes.