Everything Cookies

This is my mama's recipe.  She calls these everything cookies because they have a little bit of everything.  I would argue that they should be called everything but raisin cookies, because I think putting raisins in cookies might be a sin.  Raisins have their place in cereal or trail mix, but not cookies.  I put my own little twist on these by adding butterscotch chips and cinnamon.  Yum, yum!

Everything Cookies

3/4 cup shortening or butter, softened
1/2 cup peanut butter (I always use reduced fat creamy)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-3 teaspoons cinnamon
2 cups oats
1-2 cups chips (My mom always uses chocolate, but any kind would be good.)

Beat the shortening/butter and sugars until fluffy.  Blend in the peanut butter and then the eggs and vanilla.  In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.  Slowly add it to the mixture.  Add the oats and then stir the chips in by hand.  Drop spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.  Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes.