Millie'S Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. brown sugar, packed firmly
3/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 egg
1/4 c. water
3 c. oatmeal
1/2 tsp. baking soda
raisins or chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Cream together the sugars, shortening, egg and water.
Add vanilla.
Mix together flour, salt and baking soda.
Add to sugar mixture, then add oats, raisins and/or nuts.