Joan'S Famous Oatmeal Cookies - 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. flour, sifted
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
3 c. oats, uncooked

Preparation

Beat shortening, sugars, egg, water and vanilla together until creamy.
Sift together flour, salt and soda; add to creamed mixture; blend well.
Stir in oats.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.
Bake in preheated oven at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
For variety, add chopped nutmeats, raisins, chocolate chips, coconut and M&M's.
Makes 5 dozen.