Super Subarashii Kudamono Oatmeal Cookies - Subarashii Kudamono

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried Asian Pears (8 oz)
• 1 cup Asian Pear Spread
• ¾ cup water
• ½ pound (2 sticks) butter
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1.5 cup flour
• 1 pkg 3 oz vanilla instant pudding
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• ½ tsp. salt
• 3 cups Quaker Oats (quick or old fashioned)