Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices. Add remaining ingredients. Beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cooky sheets. Bake in preheated moderate oven (375 F.) 12 to 15 minutes.

*Note Cook Quaker Oats (quick or old-fashioned, uncooked) according to package directions.

Reprinted with permission from The Quaker Oats Company Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias