Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening, softened
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. white 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

Beat shortening, sugars, egg, water and vanilla together until creamy.
Sift together the flour, salt and soda; add to creamed mixture.
Blend well. Stir in oats.
Drop by teaspoonful onto greased cookie sheets.
Bake in preheated oven at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.