Oatmeal Cookies with Pudding Mix

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 small box vanilla instant pudding
1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
3 1/2 cups quick cooking oatmeal
1 cup raisins
1 cup nuts, pecans or walnuts, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract


Preheat oven to 375

Mix flour and baking soda together, set aside. Cream sugars and butter, add pudding mix and
vanilla, then beat in eggs until well mixed. Gradually add the flour mix, then stir in oats and raisins and nuts. (Batter will be stiff.)

Drop by rounded teaspoonful onto ungreased baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Bake 10-12 minutes or until begin to brown Yield: 5 dozen

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