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Oatmeal Raisin Spice Cookies
Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix. Add: 3/4 cup butter or margarine softened at room temperature. DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE. Stir in one egg, slightly beaten. Add in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands. Shape into balls the size of walnuts. Place on cookie sheets 2 inches apart. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove cookies to baking racks to finish cooling.
Yield: 3 dozen cookies