2 c. rolled oats
1 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. hot water
1/2 c. shortening, melted and cooled
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine oats, sugars, flour and salt. Combine soda and water; stir into oats mixture along with shortening and vanilla. Roll in walnut size balls. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven; allow to stand 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool. Yield: about 3 1/2 dozen.