1 c. cubed butter
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cold water
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. flour
2 c. rolled oats (not instant)
6 oz. pkg. chocolate, butterscotch or peanut butter chips
1/3 c. coconut (opt.)
Walnuts to taste (opt.)

Cream butter, eggs, vanilla and sugars. Then add soda, baking powder, salt, oats, flour, chips and nuts. Make sure to add the water last! Drop by spoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheets. Bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees or until lightly browned. Makes 3 dozen.

NOTE: The only time I add coconut is when using butterscotch chips.