OATMEAL COOKIES (Lisa Previte)

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 pkg (4-serving size) instant vanilla pudding
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 1/4 cups quick cooking oatmeal
  • 1 cup raisins or chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts, if desired

Preparation

Step 1

Mix flour with baking soda. Combine butter, the sugars and pudding mix in large mixer bowl; beat until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs. Gradually add flour mixture, then stir in oats and raisins or chocolate chips (batter will be stiff). Drop by rounded measuring teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.

Bake at 375 degees for 10-12 minutes.