Mom's Oatmeal Cookies (Fish, Soy and Nut-Free)

In honor of Thanksgiving (this post was originally posted on Thanksgiving :) ), I have to say that one of the things I am most grateful for is my mother. She has always been there for me whenever I needed her to either pray, lend an ear or give out hugs. The other thing that I can always seem to remember that we would do together was make cookies. This is one of the recipes we made together all the time, and still do, and hope that (when you make it in your home) you will be reminded of all those things that you are most grateful for. :)

Please note that this recipe is fish and soy-free (if you use all soy-free ingredients) and nut-free if you don't add any. :)

Mom's Oatmeal Cookies

3/4 Cup salted, full-fat butter

1 Cup brown sugar

1/2 Cup white sugar

1 egg

1/8 Cup Water

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 Cup soy-free flour

1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

3 Cups quick oats or old fashioned oats

1. Preheat oven to 350^oF.

2. Cream butter and sugar really well.

3. Add egg, water and vanilla. Mix well.

4. Add flour, salt and soda. Mix well.

5. Stir in oatmeal until well incorporated.

6. Drop by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.

7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until desired doneness.

Variations: You can add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cinnamon, a bag of chocolate chips (white, milk, etc. - whatever's your fancy (make sure to use soy-free chocolate if you need it to be)), 1 cup nuts (almonds, pecans or walnuts) and/or 1 cup dried cranberries/raisins.

Have fun making this recipe your own! :)

(This recipe was originally posted on my original site, Natural and Free.)