Oatmeal Cookies

1-1/4 C unsifted all purpose flour

1 t baking soda

1 C butter or margarine, softened

1/4 C granulated sugar

1/4 C firmly packed light brown sugar

1 pkg. (4 serving size) Jello Brand Vanilla instant pudding and pie

filling

2 eggs

3-1/2 C quick cooking rolled oats

1 C raisins (optional)

Mix flour with baking soda. Combine butter, sugar, and pudding mix in large mixer bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs. Gradually add flour mixture; stir in oats and raisins. (Batter will be stiff.) Drop by rounded measuring teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Makes about 5 dozen.