who doesn't love a no-bake cookie?

My aunt posted this recipe on Facebook the other day and I gave it a try. I mean who doesn't love a no bake cookie? Any cookie that resembles a cow pie is a winner in my book. Since I'm not a huge fan of the peanut butter I was glad to see a different recipe than the more traditional no-bake. They were quite delicious and I'm pretty sure I consumed the whole batch pretty much by myself.

I used butterscotch pudding and added chocolate chips. However, I should have let them cool a bit more before adding them as the chips melted quite a bit.

Unbaked Caramel Cookies

Ingredients:

• 2 cup sugar
• ¾ cup butter
• ½ cup (4 oz) evaporated milk
• 3 oz pkg. instant butterscotch pudding mix
• 3½ cup quick- cooking oatmeal

Method:

In a large saucepan, combine sugar, butter and evaporated milk. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and add butterscotch pudding mix and oatmeal; mix together thoroughly. Cool 15 minutes. Drop by spoons onto waxed paper. Makes 4 dozen After cooling, before you spoon onto the waxed paper you can add 1 cup of any or all of the following: butterscotch chips, nuts (any kind) raisins, coconut or chocolate chips. You can change the flavor of these cookies by changing the flavor of the instant pudding.

Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies

This little gem comes from the Vineyard cook book courtesy of Rose Marie Morris.

2 c. quality shortening ( this is the secret ingredient....use the shortening, it's delicious I promise)
1 c. brown sugar, packed
2 c. white sugar
4 eggs beaten
2 tsp. salt
1 c. chocolate chips
1 c. nuts (optional)
4 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 c. quick oats
2 tsp baking soda

I always add ingredients in order they are listed.

Drop on Cookie Sheet. Bake at 350 for 9-10 minutes