*Oatmeal Cookies*
Makes 36

Crisp and moreish. 

4 ounces soft light brown sugar
3 1/2 ounces caster sugar
4 ounces butter, softened
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 TBS whole milk
7 ounces plain flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1/2 tsp salt
3 ounces old fashioned rolled oats
One of the following:  6 ounces chocolate chips, raisons, chopped pecans, or walnuts, or flaked coconut (or a bit of each)

Pre-heat the oven to 180*C/350*F.  Lightly grease two baking sheets.  Set aside.

Cream the butter along with the two types of sugar until light and fluffy.  Beat in the egg, vanilla and milk.  Whisk together the flour, soda, baking powder and salt.  Stir into the creamed mixture.  Add the rolled oats and either the chocolate chips, nuts, raisons or coconut. 

Roll into walnut sized balls and place two inches apart on prepared baking sheets.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly browned on the bottom and edges.  Allow to sit on the baking sheet for several minutes before removing to a wire rack to finish cooling.