Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

I've made these cookies 7 or 8 times since I got the recipe from my aunt a few years ago and they are always a hit.  They have the classic rich and crunchy taste of an oatmeal cookie with surprising hints of coconut and butterscotch.  I brought them to Thanksgiving at John's aunt and uncle's house this year  and I think they'd also be a Christmas cookie that won't disappoint!  

Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

Makes 4 - 5 dozen

Ingredients:

1 1/2 sticks butter

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 egg

1/4 cup water

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup flour

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking soda 

2 1/4 cups oatmeal

1 cup raisins

1 cup butterscotch chips

1 cup chocolate chips

1 cup coconut

1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Beat the butter (room temperature) and sugar on medium high in an electric mixing stand.  Add egg, water, and vanilla and mix well.  In a separate bowl, mix the flour, salt, baking soda, and oatmeal, then add to the butter/sugar mix.  Beat on high until well blended, then add the last 5 ingredients.  Drop by rounded tablespoon on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15 minutes.