Christmas treasure nuggets

72 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupMargarine or butter, softened
1cupFirmly packed brown sugar
¾cupGranulated sugar
2Eggs
1teaspoonVanilla
cupAll-purpose flour
1teaspoonBaking soda
½teaspoonBaking powder
½teaspoonSalt (opt)
2cupsQUAKER Oats (quick or old-fashioned, uncooked)
2cupsQUAKER 100% Natural Flavor, any flavor
Whole blanched almonds

Directions

Heat oven to 375'F. Beat margarine and sugars in large bowl until fluffy. Blend in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to margarine mixture and mix well. Stir in oats and cereal.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls, 2" apart, onto ungreased cookie sheet.

Press 1 almond onto each cookie. Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheet; remove to wire rack. Cool completely. Store tightly covered.

Makes 6 dozen cookies.