Copy Cat Otis Spunkmeyer's "Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies" Recipe

Copy Cat Otis Spunkmeyer's "Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies"

Makes 4 dozen cookies

Ingredients:

3/4 cup brown sugar

3/4 cup granulated sugar

8 Tablespoons unsalted butter

1/2 cup vegetable shortening

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon cloves

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 large egg

3 cups rolled oats

1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups dried cranberries, diced

1/4 teaspoon orange oil (or 1 Tablespoon grated orange rind)

1/2 cup diced walnuts

Preheat oven to 350.  Drop by Rounded Tablespoonfuls about 2" apart on slightly greased cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 for 9 - 11 minutes or until the edges are golden brown (if dough circles are frozen, bake for 13 - 15 minutes).  Cool for 15 minutes before removing from baking pan.