Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies III

Ingredients

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2/3 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups rolled oats

Directions

Combine all ingredients in order given. Refrigerate dough for several hours or overnight to get a thick consistency.

Drop by rounded teaspoonful onto lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) 12-14 minutes. Let stand 1 minute before removing from baking sheet.