2 sticks butter
1/2 to 3/4 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
3 c. old fashioned oatmeal
1 tsp. butter flavoring
1/2 tsp. almond flavoring
1/2 c. pecans

Mix butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla. Gradually add flour, baking soda, and salt. Add butter flavoring and almond flavoring. Have your grandchildren carefully stir in the oatmeal and pecans. Refrigerate for 3 hours.