Bushel Of Cookies

--- -----WALDINE VAN GEFFEN VGHC42A---------------- 2 lb Raisins -- chop fine

1 lb Pecans -- chop fine

5 c Butter -- soft

11 c Sugar

12 Eggs

1 c Maple syrup

1 qt Milk

1/4 c Vanilla extract

12 c Quick-cooking oats

21 c All-purpose flour

1/4 c Baking powder

1/4 c Baking soda

2 ts Salt

2 pk Butterscotch chips -- 12oz ea

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, a few at a time, mixing well after each. Add syrup, milk and vanilla; mix well. Stir in oats, raisins and pecans. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into oat mixture. Fold in chips. Cover and chill for 2 hours. Drop by round tablespoons 2" apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350~ for 15 minutes. Source: Taste of Home.