posted by Phyllis 01-16-101 7:52 AM
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter, no substitute, softened
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 (3 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding
3 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Preheat oven to 375 Mix flour and baking soda together and set aside.
Cream sugars and butter, add dry pudding mix and vanilla, then beat in eggs until all is well mixed. Gradually add the flour mixture, then stir in the oats, raisins and nuts. (Batter will be
stiff.)
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets, about 2 inches apart. Bake 10-12 minutes or until they begin to brown.