1 1/4 c. (2 1/2 sticks) butter
3/4 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. white sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
3 c. quick oatmeal
2 c. chocolate chips (semi sweet) or 2 c. raisins, optional

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Beat butter and sugars until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add flour and spices. Mix well. Stir in oatmeal, add chips or raisins. Bake 9 to 10 minutes for chewy cookie. 11 to 12 for crisp cookie. Cool on sheet for 1 minute remove to cooling rack. Store tightly closed. Makes about 4 dozen.