EVERYDAY OATMEAL COOKIES

1 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
4 cups rolled oats(not quick cooking)

In a large bowl, beat together butter, vanilla, sugar and buttermilk until ingredients are well blended.

Add flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in oats. Mix well. Using a rounded teaspoon of dough for each cookie, drop onto greased baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each. Dip fingers into water. Press dough down about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes until cookies are light golden brown. Do not overcook.

Immediately remove cookies from baking sheet to wire rack or loosen with pancake turner to avoid sticking.

Cool. Store airtight in a cool place.