3/4 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter
6 tbsp. granulated sugar
6 tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. water
1 egg
1 c. Quaker oats, uncooked
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate bits

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Sift together flour, baking soda, salt; set aside. Blend butter, sugars, vanilla and water. Beat in egg. Add flour mixture; mix well. Stir in oats and chocolate bits. Drop by 1/2 teaspoonfuls on greased, if needed, cookie sheets. Bake in oven at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.

A favorite of young and old alike!