freshly ground whole wheat oatmeal chocolate chip cookies

2 c butter
3 1/2 c sugar
2 T molasses
4 eggs
2 T hot water
2 t vanilla
1 t salt
2 t baking soda
2 t kitchen specialties dough enhancer
5 c whole wheat flour
6-9 c oats

Add any and or all of the following: semi sweet chocolate chips, walnuts, dates, coconut, raisins, craisins, butterscotch chips, peanut butter chips, etc.

Combine and blend butter, sugar, molasses, eggs, hot water, and vanilla in a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix all of the dry ingredients (minus the oats) together. Combine the two mixtures. Mix in the oats and optional chips/nuts.

Spread the dough evenly onto two or three cookie sheets. Preheat oven, bake at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes. Cut into bars when cooled.