3/4 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3 c. oats
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 c. chocolate chips

In a large bowl mix all of the above ingredients. Drop by rounded teaspoon on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Makes 2 1/2 dozen.