Spicy Oatmeal Cookies

Spicy Oatmeal Cookies

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a large bowl, cream together the butter, butter flavored shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Stir in the oats, dates and cranberries. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake 12 to 13 minutes until light and golden. Do not overbake. Let them cool for 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheets to cool completely. Store in airtight container.

These have a great mildly spicy flavor but they aren't as chewy as I prefer my oatmeal cookies. But they are a great tasting cookie!

Adapted from Beth's Spicy Oatmeal Cookies at allrecipes.com