Oatmeal Cookies
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 T warm water, molasses or corn syrup
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
opt: 1 - 2 tsp cinnamon
2 cups oatmeal
Optional stir-ins:
1 cup raisins
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup nuts
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup white chocolate chips
3/4 cup sweetened coconut
Cream together butter and sugars. Add eggs, liquid and vanilla; beat until blended.
Whisk together dry ingredients, stir into creamed mixture. Fold in oatmeal and optional stir-ins.
Roll into 1 1/4 inch balls and flatten slightly between hands or drop by generous tablespoonfuls onto cookie sheets.
Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes, just until brown around edges.
Let cool for 2-3 minutes, remove to wire racks or paper towels.
Makes 5 - 6 dozen, depending on size.
**This makes a soft, chewy cookie. For a crispy cookie, bake a minute or two longer, or add more oats - increase oats to 3 cups, decrease flour to 1 cup