Famous Oatmeal Cookies(Yields 5 Dozen) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening, soft
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
3 c. Quaker oats (Quick or Old Fashioned, uncooked)

Preparation

Beat shortening, sugars, egg, water and vanilla together until creamy.
Sift together flour, salt and soda; add to creamed mixture and blend well.
Stir in oats.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.
Bake in preheated moderate oven (350\u00b0) for 12 to 15 minutes.