Quaker'S Best Oatmeal Cookies
["1 1/4 c. (2 1/2 sticks) margarine, softened", "3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar", "1/2 c. granulated sugar", "1 egg", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 tsp. salt (optional)", "1 tsp. ground cinnamon", "1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg", "3 c. Quaker Oats (quick or old-fashioned, uncooked)"]
["Heat oven to 375\u00b0.", "Beat margarine and sugars until creamy. Beat in egg and vanilla.", "Add combined flour, baking soda, salt and spices; mix well.", "Stir in oats.", "Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.", "Bake 8 to 9 minutes for a chewy cookie, 10 to 11 minutes for a crisp cookie.", "Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet.", "Remove to wire rack.", "Makes about 4 1/2 dozen."]
["margarine", "brown sugar", "sugar", "egg", "vanilla", "flour", "baking soda", "salt", "ground cinnamon", "ground nutmeg", "Oats"]