Instructions: 1.Heat oven to 375 F. In large bowl, beat margarine, pudding mix, sugars, chocolate syrup, egg and vanilla until creamy. Add combined flour, baking soda and oats; beat well.

2.Shape dough into 13 balls, about 1-1/2 inches in diameter. (If dough is too sticky to shape, stir in flour by teaspoonfuls until easy to handle.)

Place 2 inches apart on large ungreased cookie sheets; flatten slightly.

Insert broken end of pretzel stick half about 1-1/2 inches into dough.

Decorate as desired with candies and sugar.

3.Bake 12 to 14 minutes or just until edges are set. (Do not overbake.)

Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to wire rack. Cool completely. Store tightly covered.

Cooks Tip: Purchase 8-inch long pretzel rods. Break in half by hand.

Notes: 8th Annual Quaker Oatmeal "Bake It Better With Oats" Recipe Contest First Prize Winner - Kid Creations Marcia Jacobovitz and Granddaughter

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