Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. white sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
3 c. oatmeal

Preparation

Beat first 6 ingredients until creamy.
Add dry ingredients. Blend well.
Stir in oatmeal.
Drop by spoonful on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0
for 12 to 15 minutes.
Do not overbake.
May also add raisins, nuts or chocolate chips.