Oatmeal Cookies(5 Dozen) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening, softened
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
3 c. oats (uncooked)

Preparation

Place shortening, sugar, egg, water and vanilla in bowl.
Beat and sift flour, salt and soda.
Add to the other mixture.
Blend well.
Add oats and drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.
Bake in moderate oven at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
For variety, add nuts, raisins, chocolate chips or coconut.