Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. vegetable shortening
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. old fashioned rolled oats
1 c. plain flour
1 tsp. salt (optional)
1/2 tsp. soda
1 c. chopped pecans (optional)
3/4 c. raisins (optional)*

Preparation

*If using raisins, soak in cool water for 10 minutes, then drain.