3 c. oatmeal
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

Children can do all the measuring since accuracy is not essential. Dump all ingredients into a large bowl. Mix thoroughly. Children can use their hands for this. The more you squeeze, punch, roll, pound and pummel the dough the better the cookies will taste.

Finally, roll the dough into small balls and bake on an ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.