Oatmeal Cookies

2 1/2 sticks butter
3/4 c packed brown sugar
1/2 c white sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 c flour (I use whole wheat)
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
3 c quick uncooked oats

-heat oven to 375º
-beat butter and sugars until fluffy
-beat in egg and vanilla
-add combined: flour,soda, salt and spices, mix well
-stir in oats
-drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet
-bake 8-9 min

Option:
instead of adding in cinnamon and nutmeg, add 1tsp cardamom