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Cookie Recipe of the Week: Oatmeal Drop Cookies - Bake Them in Less Than 10 Minutes!

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This classic cookie recipe is super easy to put together. It can be modified by adding raisins or nuts. The cookies out of in the oven in less than ten minutes. And as an added bonus, they freeze well. Make extras to have on hand for lunches and snacks.

Prep time: 15-20 minutes
Bake time: 8-10 minutes
Makes about 4 dozen cookies

Get the full recipe for Oatmeal Drop Cookies – and be sure to check out more lunchbox cookies on our Oatmeal Cookies Pinterest board.

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Cookie Baking Tip: 2 Kinds of Oatmeal for Cookies

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