Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

1 1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup softened butter
1/3 cup milk
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350�F. Lightly grease cookie sheets. In a large bowl, beat brown sugar, shortening and butter until smooth Add milk, egg and vanilla and stir until well combined; set aside. In a medium bowl, mix together oats, flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Stir into wet ingredients until thoroughly mixed. Blend in raisins and walnuts. Drop by rounded teaspoon onto prepared cookie sheets and bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly before removing cookies from sheets to wire rack. Optionally you can stir in 1 cup of cinnamon chips.