3/4 c. shortening
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
1 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3 c. uncooked oats
1/2 c. nuts or coconut
1/2 c. chocolate chips, optional

In a large bowl combine the first 6 ingredients. Stir until fluffy. Add flour, salt and soda, mixing well. Stir in oats, nuts, coconut or chips. Bake in a well greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until done. Yield: 24 bars.