1 c. packed brown sugar
1 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. vegetable shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. water
3 c. uncooked oats
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Beat together shortening, sugars, egg, water, and vanilla until creamy. Add combined, remaining ingredients. Mix well. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Makes 5 dozen.