3 c. flour
2 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. butter or shortening
2 tbsp. cold water
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix well. Bake in moderate oven. May add 1/2 cup peanut butter or 1 cup raisins or 1 cup chocolate chips and nuts to ingredients. Spoon on to cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.