Simple Oatmeal Cookies

1 1/2 c. margarine
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
5 c. flour
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cardamon
4 c. oats

Heat oven to 350'. Cream together fats & sugars. Stir in eggs and vanilla until mixture is consistent. Add in flour, baking soda, cinnamon and cardamon. Mix into a smooth dough. Stir in oats through out. Now these cookies are best large to keep the centers soft. Using an ice cream scoop spread six level scoops evenly on the cookie sheet and bake for 10-12min or until tops start to turn golden.