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

Preheat oven to 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Blend shortening and sugars; add egg, water, and vanilla until creamy. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Drop by teaspoonful on greased cookie sheet.