Oatmeal Pudding Cookies

1 1/4 c Flour

1 ts Baking soda

1 c Butter or margarine;

-softened 3/4 c Packed brown sugar

1/4 c Granulated sugar

1 pk Instant vanilla pudding(4oz)

2 Eggs

3 1/2 c Quick oats

1 c Raisins; optional

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Baking time: 8 minutes Mix flour with baking soda. Combine butter, both sugars and the pudding mix in a large bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs. Add flour and oatmeal. Batter will be stiff. Drop from teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for the 8 minutes.

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