Egg-Free Oatmeal Cinnamon Chip Cookies

Preheat oven to 355 F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl using an electric mixer, cream together the margarine, sugars and vanilla extract. Add the flour and salt to the creamed mixture and beat well.

Mix the baking soda and the boiling water in a small bowl until the baking soda dissolves. Add it to the cream mixture and beat well. Add the oats and cinnamon chips and stir to combine.

Drop dough by teaspoon-sized scoops 1-2 inches apart on the cookie sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until just beginning to brown. Be careful not to over-bake or cookies will become hard once cooled. Allow cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for a couple minutes and then remove them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Makes about 4 dozen cookies.