1 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
2 eggs
2 tbsp. water
2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. flour
3 c. oatmeal
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1 c. raisins or dates or nuts (also optional)

Beat butter, add sugars and beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat again. Add vanilla and cold water and soda. Add oatmeal, stir and gradually add flour. Drop on cookie sheet and bake at 350 to 375 degrees until brown, about 10 minutes.