1 1/4 c. unsifted flour
1 c. butter
3/4 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
3 1/2 c. quick oatmeal
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. sugar
1 pkg. instant pudding (vanilla)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. raisins (I soak in hot water until plump, pat with paper towel & drain well)

Mix flour with soda and set aside. Cream butter with sugar and beat until smooth and creamy. Add pudding mix and beat well. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well then gradually add flour mixture. Stir in oatmeal and raisins.

Drop by teaspoonful on ungreased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Cool on racks. Makes about 5 dozen.