1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
1 pkg. butterscotch pudding mix
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg
1 c. flour
1 c. dry oatmeal
1/4 c. chopped nuts

Other flavors of pudding mix may be used.

Cream butter and sugar; mix in pudding. Add eggs. Sift dry ingredients; add to first mixture. Last, add oatmeal and nuts. Drop from teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake 12-15 minutes at 350 degrees.