1 1/4 c. butter
3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt (optional)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
3 c. Quaker (quick or old fashioned) uncooked oatmeal

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, soda, salt and spices; add to butter mixture, mixing well. Stir in oats. Drop by teaspoonfuls or you can put them in 9x13 inch pan. Press dough down. Bake until lightly golden brown. Cool completely before cutting. Store in tightly covered container.