Paula's Loaded Oatmeal Spice Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground Nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
• 1/2 cup softened, plus 1/2 cup for frosting Butter
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups sifted powdered sugar
• 3 or 4 tablespoons water