{my favorite cookies}

3/4 cup (175ml) butter (softened) or margarine

3/4 cup (175ml) brown sugar

1/2 cup (125ml) sugar

1 egg

2 TBSP (30ml) water

2 tsp (10ml) vanilla

3/4 cup (175ml) flour

3/4 tsp (3ml) baking soda

1 tsp (5ml) cinnamon

3 cups (7,5 dl) oats

1 1/2 cups (375ml) raisins or 1 cup (2,5 dl) chocolate chips

1. cream together the first six ingredients. use an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.

2. add dry ingredients (use a sieve with the flour to prevent lumps).

3. stir in raisins or chocolate chips.

4. put parchment paper on two baking sheets.

5. drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto baking sheet. leave space between each cookie.

6. press flat for crisp cookies, leave mounded for chewy cookies.

7. bake at 350F (180C) for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown. don't overbake.