Famous Oatmeal Cookies
["3/4 c. butter or margarine", "1 c. firmly packed brown sugar", "1/2 c. granulated sugar", "1 egg", "1/4 c. water", "1 tsp. vanilla", "3 c. flour", "1 c. oats (uncooked)", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. soda"]
["For variety, add:", "chopped nuts, raisins, chocolate chips or coconut."]
["butter", "brown sugar", "sugar", "egg", "water", "vanilla", "flour", "oats", "salt", "soda"]