Kickin' Oatmeal Cookies

adapted slightly from Josi Kilpack's book Key Lime Pie - love the series!

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
2 1/2 cups oats
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
dash cayenne pepper
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup white chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Cream butter and sugar by hand.  Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.  Mix well until combined.  Combine dry ingredients in another bowl.  Add to wet ingredients by the half-cup; stir until combined.  Add chips and mix.

Drop by Tablespoon (or 1-inch scoop) on a Silpat-lined baking sheet, about two inches apart.  (These guys spread a bit!)  Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until just browned.  Don't overbake!  Allow to cool 2 minutes on cookie sheet before moving to cooling rack.

Makes approximately 3 dozen.

*can also use Craisins, or a combination of any of these.