Nestles Oatmeal Scotchies

2 cups unsifted flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1 cup butter, softened

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. baking soda

2 eggs

1½ cups brown sugar, firmly packed

1½ cups quick oats, uncooked

1 Tbs. water

½ tsp. orange extract if desired (I use vanilla).

1 12-oz. pkg. (2 cups) butterscotch flavored morsels.

Combine butter, brown sugar, eggs and water; beat until creamy. Stir in extract. Add all remaining ingredients except morsels, mix thoroughly. Stir in morsels (walnuts can also be added). Drop dough by Tbs. onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375-degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.