Mock Macaroons

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

Combine oatmeal, brown sugar and oil in a bowl. Stir to mix well. Cover and let stand at least 5 hours, or overnight.

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets – use non-stick if possible.

Add the egg, salt and almond extract to oatmeal and stir well until blended.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls about 1-1/2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake 7 or 8 minutes or until edges are browned and center is golden. Remove from cookie sheet and cool on racks.