Mix-Easy Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies

 

1

box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® yellow cake mix

1/2

cup packed brown sugar

1/2

cup butter or margarine, softened

1/2

cup shortening

2

tablespoons water

1 1/2

teaspoons ground cinnamon

1

egg

2

cups quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats

1

cup raisins or chopped dates

1/2

cup chopped nuts, if desired

• 1 Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark or nonstick pans). In large bowl, beat cake mix, brown sugar, butter, shortening, water, cinnamon and egg with electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or until smooth. With spoon, stir in oats, raisins and nuts.
• 2 Drop dough by teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets; flatten dough slightly with fingers.
• 3 Bake 9 to 12 minutes (centers will be soft). Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets. Store covered.