Famous Oatmeal Cookies
5 Dozen
INGREDIENTS:
3/4 Cup Shortening, Softened
1 Cup Brown Sugar, Packed
1/2 Cup 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
DIRECTIONS:
Beat shortening, sugars, egg, water, and vanilla together until creamy. Sift together flour, salt, and soda. Add to creamed mixture. Blend well. Stir in oats. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes. (For variety, add chopped nuts, raisins, chocolate chips, or coconut.)