1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt (opt.)
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
2 c. instant oats
2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Beat in egg, water and vanilla. Add other ingredients. Drop by slightly heaping teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Do NOT overcook.