Paul Bunyan Cookies

I haven't made these cookies in years.  For some reason, The Man asked for cookies tonight and these seemed like the right ones.

This is taken directly off Martha Stewart's website.

Remember, I round all my spice measurements, I just do.

I used coconut oil instead of shortening.  You may also use Earth Balance, margarine or butter - they will all work.

Martha's Paul Bunyan Cookies
from Martha Stewart
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup vegetable shortening

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup molasses

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

1 bag (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

1 cup raisins

1 cup (5 ounces) chopped walnuts

- small bowl, combine dry

- large bowl, cream shortening and sugar.  Add remaining wet ingredients and mix well.  Add add-ins and dry and combine.

- drop by 2" ice cream scoop (or very full small spoons you serve at the table, commonly referred to as a teaspoon vs a soup spoon)

- 350F for 14 minutes

** you can be very generous with the add-ins as well.