Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. packed brown sugar
1 c. shortening
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda, put in 1/4 c. hot water
1/2 tsp. salt
3 c. oatmeal
raisins and nuts or whichever you desire

Preparation

Mix all ingredients, adding flour and oats last. Drop by teaspoon on very lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.