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Toasted Oatmeal Cookies
2 1/2 cups quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup stick margarine or butter,* softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 cup Gold Medal all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Heat oven to 350 F.
Spread oats and walnuts in ungreased jelly roll pan, 15 1/2×10 1/2×1 inch. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light brown; cool.
Mix brown sugar, margarine, vanilla and egg in large bowl. Stir in oat mixture and remaining ingredients.
Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet. Cool on wire rack.
*Spreads with at least 65% vegetable oil can be substituted.
Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies
This recipe displayed with permission from General Mills, Inc.