Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

1 cup butter or margarine

1 cup shortening

4 Cups brown sugar

2 eggs

1 mashed banana

2 tsp. Vanilla

2 tsp. Soda

2 tsp. salt

2 tsp. Cinnamon

4 cups flour

2 c. raisins

2 Tblsp. Water

½ tsp. Ginger

½ tsp. Cloves

4 cups quick oatmeal

1 cup nuts; chopped

Cream butter, shortening, and brown sugar together. Add rest of ingredients. Mix well. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.