This is a very moist cookie but I was disappointed in the lack of flavor. I may try it again with some added ingredients such as cinnamon, apple pie spice, nutmeg, etc. I could see it being very moist AND flavorful! It has potential...

I was looking for a different recipe from the Quaker Oatmeal cookie recipe. I liked that this had instant vanilla pudding. I didn't have butter flavored shortening so I added a 1/2 tsp. butter flavoring to the shortening. I also added a tsp. of pumpkin pie spice and used a dried cranberry/spiced apple mix, to change it up from the usual raisins. I also added a tsp. of vanilla flavoring. It was really a dry cookie dough. I had to wet my hands to get the dough to stick together, as I refrigerated it to make the next day with my son. I didn't read the reviews beforehand so if I make these again, I'll reduce the oats back a cup. It smells incredible when cooking. It's tasty, but as is, it has too much oatmeal and is too dry. I liked the dried apples/cranberries in this recipe, I'll do that again.

Delicious! The pudding mix adds a nice touch.

Very good! I have been searching for a recipe similar to my husband's grandmother's recipe, and this is pretty close. I double the raisins and soak in hot water while preparing the rest of the dough. Use the recommended 2 1/2 cups of dough and add nutmeg and a dash of allspice. I portion out these cookies (as I do almost all cookies) and freeze them, then I can take out 5 or 6 and bake when I want fresh cookies. Just be sure to flatten them before freezing. I will try with chocolate chips next time!

great recipe!!!, a favorite with my kids

I gave up sweets for Lent so I didn't taste these - my husband is the taster. These were beautiful cookies that held their shape during baking. I followed some of the advice in other reviews and added 2 tsp. cinnamon, 1 tsp. vanilla, and 1/2 tsp. salt. My husband doesn't really like oatmeal raisin but he thought these were good. They smelled wonderful while baking and look very pretty! I will make these again.

This is the best Oatmeal cookie recipe I have ever tried! I used the suggestions submitted by aanaya. This will be the only recipe for Oatmeal cookies I ever use again!

We love this recipe! The cookies stay soft and they are easy to make. We usually substitute nuts for raisens, but they're great either way!

Just made this recipe with a few changes from the reviews I read here. I cut back the oats to 2 1/2 cups, added 1 tsp vanilla, 1 tsp cinnamon, a dash of salt and substituted butterscotch pudding. So far I'm pleased. The cookie tastes good, plumped up and spread out nicely, and made 3 dozen using my larger cookie scoop. Now I just need to see if they remain soft after a day or two! I only cooked them 8-9 minutes to try to keep them soft. Great recipe!

this cookie has zero taste....

These cookies were Okay, however, I thought the vanilla pudding took away from a traditional oatmeal cookie taste we are familiar with. They did hold their shape well and didn't spread like others I've made from this site.

These were the best oatmeal cookies I have ever made. I used french vanilla pudding, a splash of vanilla, dried cranberries, walnuts and cinnamon. I also use whole wheat flour and you could not even tell. Great recipe!!

These were a little dense for my liking but the flavor was good. They looked really nice on the plate...I rolled them into balls and they spread out really nicely.

Great Recipe!! Probably some of the best oatmeal cookies I've ever made, plus I made them GLUTEN FREE!! They came out awesome. Most of the time I make gluten free baked goods you can tell the difference, but not with these.

Tasty cookies, but you might want to add cinnamon to add some spice.

Exceptional, easy to make cookies. I changed the pudding mix to butterscotch and added 1 tablespoon vanilla, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Also reduced the oatmeal to 3 cups. Waiting for the autumn to try this with Pumpkin Spice Pudding.

I didnt like these. I had to add flour to make them actually hold together somewhat. After a whole bunch of changes, these turned out to be OK, but I still like my own recipe much better.