Famous Oatmeal Cookies

This year, the Buckley Family had an early Thanksgiving get together hosted by John and Laura at their condo's clubhouse. As with all Buckley gatherings, there was so much food. Among the many desserts, were these cookies that I made. 

The first batch of these cookies, spread too much and broke apart when I removed them from the pan. Of course, I still ate the cookie crumbs, but I also added a little more flour to the dough to help the cookies not spread so much and hold together. I also used raisins in this batch. Other add-ins would be delicious, so make the cookies your way.

Famous Oatmeal Cookies 

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup firm brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 1/4 cup flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. soda
• 3 cups oats
• optional add-ins: raisins, chocolate chops, etc.

Beat butter, sugar, egg, water, and vanilla together until creamy. Sift together flour, salt, and soda; add to creamed mix. Blend well. Stir in oats and any optional add ins. Drop by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 for about 12 to 15 minutes. Allow to cool. Enjoy!