Famous Oatmeal Cookies

Source: David Fesperman

 

¾ cup shortening

1 cup sifted all-purpose flour

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon salt

½ cup sugar

½ teaspoon baking soda

1 egg

3 cups uncooked oatmeal

1 teaspoon vanilla

¼ cup water

1. Beat shortening, sugars, egg, water, and vanilla together until creamy.

2. Sift together flour, salt, and soda

3. Add to creamy mixture; blend well.

4. Stir in oats.

5. Drop by teaspoons onto greased cookie sheets.

6. Bake in 350°F, preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes.

(For variety, add chopped nutmeats, raisins, chocolate chips or coconut.)