The Best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 stick softened margarine ((butter doesn't work as well))
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
• 1 egg*
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup all purpose flour ((scant - not over))
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• raisins ((optional))
• walnuts ((optional))