1 cup all purpose or whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp. each of baking soda and salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 cup unslated butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
2 tbsp. milk or water
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups quick cooking oatmeal (not instant)
1/2 cup raisins, chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)

Makes 13 Cookies

Recipe from Chatelain Cook Book

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  grease 2 cookie  sheets and set aside.  Prepare the dry ingredients by measuring first the flour, then the baking soda, salt and cinnamon into a large bowl.  Stir together with a fork until well blended.

Then, place the butter in a large bowl.  Stir, preferabley with a wooden spoon, until creamy.  Gradually stir in the sugars.  Then. add the egg. milk and vanilla.  Stir vigorously until well mixed.  Gradually stir in the flour mixture until combined.  Stir in the oatmeal, then raisins, chocolate chips or nits, if using.

Form giant cookies by placing 1/4 cup dough on the cooke sheet.  Wer you hands and press the dough into a 4 or 5" round, 1/4 to 1/3 " thick.  Place the next mound of dough at least 4" from this one and repeat.

Bake in the centre of the oven for 12 to 15 min. until the edges are a light golden color but the center is still soft.  Remove to a rack to cool.