Improving on an Old Classic

We are experiencing our first Virginia spring here. Apparently, that means that while last week it was 78, tonight the low is 29, and the high tomorrow is 44. This second winter is pretty lame-o!
But, it does have its upsides, in the form of roasted vegetables and oatmeal chocolate chip cookies with cinnamon.


Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with Cinnamon
3 cups regular or quick (not instant) oats
1 cup flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 sticks butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 - 1 tsp cinnamon
1 large egg
1/4 cup water
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate chips

Oven 350. Ungreased cookie sheets.
1) In medium-size bowl, beat butter until soft. Beat in sugars, egg, water, and vanilla until creamy.
2) Combine flour, salt, baking soda, oats until well-combined.
3) Add oat mixture gradually to butter-sugar-eggs with beater at medium-low speed, gradually beating until just blended. Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips by hand.
4) Drop onto cookie sheet and bake 12-15 minutes, until lightly browned.