3/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. butter
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 1/4 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 tbsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
2 1/2 c. flour
6 1/2 c. oatmeal
Raisins, chopped walnuts (opt.)

Cream shortening, butter, sugars and eggs until fluffy. Add water, vanilla, soda and spices, mix well. Stir in flour until well blended then add oatmeal and stir. Add raisins and chopped walnuts if desired. Drop by fully rounded teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet then flatten. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to cooling rack.