1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. white sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 c. + 2 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. hot water

Cream butter and sugars. Add egg and beat until smooth. Add dry ingredients, then water and mix well. Add your choice of either 1 cup chocolate chips, 1 cup oatmeal, 1/2 cup coconut, 1/2 - 1 cup of walnuts or pecans, 1 cup of peanut butter chips or any combination of the above to create your favorite cookies. Drop by spoonfuls on greased cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Makes 4-5 dozen.