Oatmeal Cookies

3/4 c. shortening
1 c firmly packed br. sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. oats
1 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda

Preheat oven to 350. Beat together shortening, sugars, egg, water and vanilla until creamy. Add combined remaining ingredients. Mix well, Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes. Makes c. 5 dozen cookies.

(May add nuts, raisins, choc. chips, coconut.)