THE BEST OATMEAL COOKIES                  Tim Helling

2 1/2 cups butter
2 cups sugar
4-1/2 cups oatmeal
3 cups flour
1 egg
1-1/2 tsp. Baking soda
2 tsp vanilla

Beat butter, sugar, egg and vanilla. Until very fluffy. Add oatmeal, flour and baking soda;
blend well. Bake at 350 for 12 minutes.