1 stick butter
1/2 c. quick oatmeal (uncooked)
3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 egg
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. or so chopped pecans or walnuts

Melt butter and pour over oatmeal. Mix dry ingredients together. Beat egg and add vanilla. Mix all together and add nuts. Drop by small amounts on foil-lined cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10-12 minutes. Let stand at least 10-15 minutes before removing. Makes 5 dozen.