"Easy" Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. oleo or butter
2 Tbsp. water
2 Tbsp. maple syrup
1 c. sugar
2 1/2 c. quick oatmeal (not instant)
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. sugar (for rolling)
1 Tbsp. grated orange rind (optional)
2 Tbsp. chopped raisins (optional)
1/3 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation

Melt oleo, water and syrup in saucepan.
Mix in 1 cup of sugar.
Mix all dry ingredients together carefully.
Mix all together.
Chill 1 hour.
Roll into small 1-inch balls.
Roll in sugar.
Place on ungreased baking sheet and flatten slightly. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.