i'm no cookie aficionado, but this recipe definitely gets two thumbs-up.

3/4 c. butter

1 1/4 c. packed brown sugar

1 egg

1/3 c. milk

1 1/2 t. vanilla 

3 c. quick cooking oats

1 c. flour

1/2 t. baking soda

1/2 t. salt

1/2 t. ground cinnamon

1 c. chocolate chips

1 c. caramel bits

1.  Preheat over to 375 degrees F.  Lightly grease baking sheet, or use a cooking mat.

2.  Combine butter, brown sugar, egg, milk, and vanilla in a large bowl.  Beat at medium speed until creamy.

3.  Combine oats, flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.  Mix into creamed mixture until just blended.  Stir in chocolate chips and caramel bits.

4.  Drop by spoonfuls onto baking sheet about two inches apart.  Bake 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are light brown.

Makes 3 dozen

Recipe adapted from here.