Oatmeal Cookies

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Ingredients

• 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup Crisco
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 3 cups Quaker oats (Quick or Old Fashion)
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda

Details

Servings 5

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a large bowl, beat brown sugar, shortening and granulated sugar on medium speed until creamy. Add egg, water and vanilla; beat well.

Add combined dry ingredients and mix well.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until edges are browned. Transfer to a rack and cool completely.

Option: Add 1 cup of chocolate chips, dried cranberries, nuts or raisins.