Oatmeal Cookies For One Or Two - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 egg
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon flour
3/4 cup oats, quick cooking

Preparation

With a fork, whip together egg, butter, brown sugar, and vanilla. It will look lumpy. Don't worry about it! Just get the major lumps out. Stir in baking soda and flour. Stir in oats.
Drop by scant tablespoonful onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Press to desired thickness. Bake at 350\u00b0 for approximately 10 - 11 minutes. (Time depends on thickness).
OPTIONAL ADD-IN IDEAS: 2 T mini chocolate chips; 2 T raisins; 2 T dried cranberries; 2 T finely chopped nuts.