Grammy'S Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. white sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3 c. old fashioned oatmeal (uncooked)
raisins or fruit of choice (optional)

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugars.
Add egg and vanilla.
Sift dry ingredients and add alternately with water to sugar mixture.
Add oatmeal, 1 cup fruit, too, if you want.
Drop by spoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.