Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies III

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups quick cooking oats
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the water and vanilla.
4. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture.
5. Mix in the chocolate chips.
6. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are lightly toasted.
8. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Oatmeal cookies were invented in the late 1800s by Scottish immigrants in America.
• Chocolate chips were invented in the 1930s by chocolate manufacturer Ruth Wakefield.
• Oatmeal cookies are very popular in the United States and are a staple of American baking.