Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients:
- 1 c. packed brown sugar
- 3/4 c. shortening (I use 1/4 c. margarine and 1/2 c. Crisco)
- 1/2 c. granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 c. water
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 3 c. oatmeal, uncooked
- 1 c. flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda

Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Beat together shortening, sugars, egg, water and vanilla until creamy.
- Add combined remaining ingredients; mix well.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes.
- For variety, add chopped nuts, raisins, chocolate chips or coconut.
- Makes about 5 dozen cookies.