Famous Oatmeal Cookies

By jkenb

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup shortening, soft
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup flour, sifted
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups oats, uncooked

Preparation

Step 1

Beat shortening, sugar, egg, water, and vanilla together until creamy. Sift together flour, salt, and baking soda; add to creamed mixture, blend well. Stire in oats. Drop by teaspoon full onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. (For variety add chopped nuts, raisins, chocolate chips or coconuts)