Paula's Loaded Oatmeal Cookies recipe for managing PCOS and pregnancy on Fertility Chef

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly ground
• 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 light brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
• 1/2 cup butter, softened, plus 1/2 cup for frosting
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 3 or 4 tablespoons water