Cinnamon and Fruit Cookies

By sandiB2010

A bold dose of cinnamon and dried fruit adds some sophisticated flavor to oatmeal cookies. To package, line a small burlap gift bag with brown parchment paper. Tie the filled bag with ribbon and add a tag.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 cups regular rolled oats
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper; set aside. In a very large mixing bowl beat butter and shortening with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Beat until combined, scraping side of bowl occasionally. Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined. Beat in the flour. Stir in the oats, raisins, and dates.

2. Using a 3-tablespoon scoop or a scant 1/4-cup measure, drop mounds of dough about 3 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until edges are set and centers appear dry. Cool on cookie sheets for 3 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool. Place cookies in bag; close bag.