3/4 c. vegetable shortening
2/3 c. maple sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. oatmeal
1 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Beat together egg, shortening, maple sugar, granulated sugar, water and vanilla until creamy, then add remaining ingredients. Drop by teaspoonful on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.