"Poor Man'S Cookies" - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. rolled oats (quick)
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. hot water
1/2 c. shortening, melted and cooled
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Combine oats, sugars and flour; set aside.
Combine soda and water; stir into oats mixture, along with shortening and vanilla. Roll into walnut-sized balls.
Place on cookie sheet and bake at 350\u00b0 about 10 minutes or until golden brown.