Oatmeal Cookies

• ¾ cup soft shortening
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup sifted flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon soda
• 3 cups uncooked oats

Place shortening, sugars, egg, water and vanilla in mixing bowl; beat thoroughly. Sift together flour, salt, & soda. Add to shortening mix, mixing well. Blend in oats and drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake in moderate oven (350°) 12 to 15 minutes. For variety add nuts, raisins, chocolate chips or whatever to dough.

This is the recipe I found that Connie used to bake a LOT. One of my favorite cookies.