Famous Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
3 c. Quaker oats

Preparation

Beat shortening, sugar, egg, water and vanilla together until creamy.
Sift dry ingredients; add to dry ingredients.
Blend well.
Stir in oats.
Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet. Bake in 350\u00b0 oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
For variety, add chopped nuts, chocolate chips or coconut.
Makes 5 dozen.