1 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 (4 serving size) pkg. Jello vanilla instant pudding
2 eggs
3 c. quick-cooking rolled oats
1 c. raisins (optional)

Mix flour with baking soda. Combine butter, sugars and pudding mix in large bowl, beat until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs. Gradually add flour mixture; then stir in oats and raisins. Drop by rounded teaspoons on greased sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Yield: 6 dozen.