Fully Loaded Oatmeal Cookies

Fully Loaded Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients:
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter/margarine
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups uncooked oatmeal - NOT Instant
1-1/2 cups chopped red candied cherries
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup white chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans or raisins - it's your choice.

Method:
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Combine the flour, baking powder, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
Set aside.
In a large bowl of an electric mixer, beat the shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, milk and vanilla until creamy.
Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture until
well blended.
Stir in oats, mix well, and stir in remaining
ingredients.
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto un-greased cookie sheet.
Bake at
375°F for 10 to 13 minutes or until light golden.
Cool on cookie sheet for 10 minutes
before removing to racks.
Makes approximately 6 dozen cookies.