Oatmeal cookies

Moist inside yet still crispy crust. Tasty but doesn't alway hold it's round shape.

2 sticks butter, softened (1 cup)

1 1/2 c. Brown sugar

1 t. Vanilla

2 eggs

2/3 cup buttermilk

2 cups flour

1/2 t. Salt

1/2 t. Baking soda

2 t. Baking powder

1 t. Cinnamon

1/2 t. Cloves

1 1/2 c. Oats

1 c. Chopped nuts

1 c. Raisins or chopped dates or butterscotch chips (optional)

Cream butter, sugar. Add eggs, vanilla. Add salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves. Alteratively add buttermilk and flour. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Drop onto greased baking sheet. Bake 350 for 10-12 minutes.