OATMEAL COOKIES

3/4 c. shortening (soft) (Crisco)

1 c. firmly packed brown sugar

1/2 c. granulated sugar

1 egg

1/4 c. water

1 t. vanilla

1 c. sifted all-purpose flour

1 t. salt

1/2 t. soda

3 c. oats, uncooked

Beat shortening, sugar, eggs, water and vanilla together until creamy.  Sift together flour, salt, and soda.  Add to creamed mixture.  Blend well.  Stir in oats.  Drop by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheets.  Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.  (Can add nuts, raisins, chocolate chips, or coconut to dough.)

Katherine Curtis