1/2 c. butter
1 1/4 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
2 c. unsifted all purpose flour
3/4 c. quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked
1 egg, beaten
2 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. maple flavoring
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground ginger

In a large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. At low speed, add flour, mixing well. Set aside 1/3 cup flour mixture. Add oats, egg, milk, maple flavoring, baking soda and salt; mixing well. Shape to form 1 inch balls. Stir ginger into 1/2 cup reserved flour mixture; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Makes about 6 dozen cookies.