Famous Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Beat shortening, sugar, eggs, water and vanilla together until creamy.
Sift together flour, salt and soda.
Add to creamed mixture and blend well. Stir in oats.
Drop by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
Yield: 5 dozen.