Oatmeal-Cinnamon Chip Cookies

Upon seeing this recipe, I remember my father in law who love baking oatmeal cookies. See, that's why my husband love baking too, bakers run in the blood of his family hehehe.. According to cookingclub.com, January is National Oatmeal Month. Finding a reason to pay homage to this grain shouldn't be difficult—it's nutritious, delicious and versatile. Go beyond breakfast with these chewy cinnamon chip-loaded cookies. One bite will remind you why oatmeal deserves a month all to itself.

Here's how: cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1/4 cup water 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 cups coarsely chopped old-fashioned oats* 1 (10-oz.) pkg. cinnamon chips 1 cup raisins or chocolate-covered raisins 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts ******************************************************** 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Beat butter, brown sugar and sugar in large bowl at medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in egg until well-combined. Add water and vanilla, beating well and scraping down sides and bottom of bowl, if necessary. ******************************************************** 2. Combine flour, salt, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg in medium bowl until blended. Stir flour mixture into batter, along with oats. Stir in cinnamon chips, raisins and pecans. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto baking sheets 1 inch apart. ******************************************************** 3. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until just set and pale brown. Cool on baking sheet on wire rack 1 minute. Place cookies on wire rack; cool completely. TIP *To coarsely chop oats, pulse in food processor. This recipe makes 4 dozens of cookies.