1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. sugar
1 beaten egg
1 tbsp. water
1/2 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1 pkg. chocolate chips (small)

Cream shortening and sugar, add egg, water and vanilla; add all dry ingredients. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes. Yields 3 dozen medium cookies. This is a recipe that children seem to love.