Oatmeal Pudding Cookies
["1 1/4 c. unsifted all-purpose flour", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 c. butter or margarine, softened", "3/4 c. firmly packed light brown sugar", "1/4 c. granulated sugar", "1 small pkg. instant vanilla pudding", "2 eggs", "3 1/2 c. quick cooking rolled oats", "1 c. raisins (optional)"]
["Mix flour with baking soda.", "Combine butter, the sugars and pudding mix in a large mixer bowl; beat until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs.", "Gradually add flour mixture, then stir in oats and raisins.", "Batter will be stiff.", "Drop from teaspoon onto ungreased baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.", "Makes about 5 dozen."]
["flour", "baking soda", "butter", "brown sugar", "granulated sugar", "instant vanilla pudding", "eggs", "oats", "raisins"]