OATMEAL MACAROONS

Oatmeal Macaroons

4 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups dark brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon salt
Chocolate chips (optional)

At least 6 hours before baking, mix oatmeal, oil and brown sugar.

When ready to bake, mix in remaining ingredients. Drop by rounded teaspoonsful 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet and bake at 325 degrees F for 13 to 15 minutes. Remove at once to cooling rack.

These keep well in a covered container for several weeks.