Christmas Treasure Nuggets

1 c Margarine or butter,

-softened 1 c Firmly packed brown sugar

3/4 c Granulated sugar

2 Eggs

1 t Vanilla

1 3/4 c All-purpose flour

1 t Baking soda

1/2 t Baking powder

1/2 t Salt (opt)

2 c QUAKER Oats (quick or

-old-fashioned, uncooked) 2 c QUAKER 100% Natural Flavor,

-any flavor Whole blanched almonds 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.