Simply Oatmeal Cookies

RECIPE:
Oatmeal Cookies, Simple yet Delicious!
OATMEAL COOKIES
¾ CUP SOFT BUTTER
¼ CUP SHORTENING
1 CUP LIGHT BROWN SUGAR (PACKED)
½ CUP SUGAR
2 LARGE EGGS
1 TSP. VANILLA EXTRACT
1 TSP. BAKING POWDER
¼ TSP. BAKING SODA
½ TSP. SALT
1 TSP. CINNAMON
1 ½ CUPS FLOUR
2 CUPS QUICK OATMEAL
¼ TSP. CLOVES (OPTIONAL)
ADDING PECANS AND/OR RAISINS (OPTIONAL)
PREHEAT OVEN TO 375 DEGREES ON BAKE
Combine the shortening, butter and sugars and blend until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well. Add baking soda, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon and mix well. Add oatmeal then the flour and mix. Drop by teaspoon onto a well-greased baking sheet. Bake for 12 minutes in a 375-degree oven. Enjoy recipe makes 3 dozen cookies!