Rolled Oat Cookies

"I like to keep some of this dough in the freezer at all times since it's so handy to slice, bake and serve at a moment's notice. So they're the perfect cookie to serve drop-in guests or to take to bake sales or potluck suppers. These wholesome cookies are also super with a cup of coffee- in fact, we occasionally grab a few for breakfast when we're in a hurry." By Kathi Peters. From Taste of Home. Chilling time is included in cooking time.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 42
• Yields: 42 cookies

Ingredients

• 1  cup butter
• 1  cup  packed brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3  cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 1⁄4 cups flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the water and vanilla; mix well. Combine the dry ingreadients; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Chill for 30 minutes.
2. Shape dough into two 1 1/2 inch rolls; wrap tightly in waxed paper. Chill for 2 hours or until firm. Cut into 1/2 inch slices and place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove cookies to wire racks to cool.