Recipe: Apple crisp cookies

Apple Crisp Cookies

1 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1 0.7 ounce package instant spiced apple flavored drink mix
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups all purpose flour
3 cups quick cooking rolled oats
1 1/2 cups raisins
1 1/2 cups chopped dried apple pieces

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In an extra large mixing bowl beat shortening and butter with mixer on medium to high setting for 30 seconds. Add sugars, drink mix, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Beat till combined, scaping the bowl occasionally. Beat in eggs and vanilla till combined. Beat in as much flour as you can with mixer. With wooden spoon, stir in remaining flour, oats, raisins and dried apples. Drop dough by rounded teaspoons onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for about 12 minutes or until lightly browned