1 1/2 c. white sugar
1 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1 1/4 c. Crisco
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tbsp. water
3 eggs
3 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 pinch of salt

Beat the first 6 ingredients until fluffy. Then add the last 3 ingredients (by hand is best, makes cookies less flat). If the dough is too thin, add more flour.

I sometimes add nuts or chocolate chips to dough. Bake at 350 degrees on greased cookie sheet for 10-12 minutes. Makes 6-7 dozen.