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

Mix shortening, sugars, eggs, vanilla and water. Add soda and flour and mix well. Then add oatmeal. May add raisins, nuts, chocolate, raisins or coconut. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.