3/4 c. soft shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3 c. quick oats, uncooked

Place shortening, sugar, egg, water and vanilla in mixing bowl and beat thoroughly. Sift together flour, soda and salt. Add to shortening mixture, mixing well. Blend in oats. Drop by teaspoons onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.