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 flour (enriched)
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
3 c. oats, uncooked (quick cooking)

Preparation

Place shortening, sugar, egg, water and vanilla in mixing bowl; beat thoroughly.
Sift together, flour, salt and soda.
Add to shortening mixture, mixing well.
Blend in oats and drop by teaspoons onto greased cookie sheets.
Bake in moderate oven at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
For variety, add chopped nuts, raisins, chocolate chips or coconut to the dough.
Cool on cookie rack or wax paper.