Semi-Sweet Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
6 Tbsp. granulated sugar
6 Tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. water
1 egg
1 c. uncooked rolled oats
1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate pieces (1 c.)

Preparation

Start heating oven to 375\u00b0.
Sift together flour, soda and salt; set aside.
Blend together the butter, sugars, vanilla and water.
Beat in egg.
Add flour mixture; mix well.
Stir in oats and chocolate pieces.
Drop rounded 1/2 teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes.
Makes 4 dozen.