Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening, soft
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sifted, enriched flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
3 c. old fashioned Mother's oats, uncooked

Preparation

Place shortening, sugars, egg, water and vanilla in mixing bowl; beat thoroughly.
Sift together flour, salt and soda.
Add to shortening mixture, mixing well.
Blend in oats.
Drop by teaspoons onto greased cookie sheets.
Bake in moderate oven (350\u00b0) for 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes 5 dozen cookies.