Famous Oatmeal Cookies

By 19bdr58

From Mama's Recipe File

Ingredients

• 3/4 c. vegetable shortening
• 1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 c. granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 c. water
• 1 T. vanilla extract
• 3 c. oats uncooked
• 1 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 t. salt
• 1/2 t. baking soda

Preparation

Step 1

Blend together shortening, sugars, egg, water and vanilla until creamy. Combine remaining ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoon onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes. For a variety add chopped nuts, raisins, dates, chocolate chips or coconut.

Cookie sheets MUST be cool before placing cookie dough on them.