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 1/2x10 1/2x1 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 courtesy of Back of the Box Recipes. www.backofthebox.com Home Page This recipe displayed with permission from General Mills, Inc.