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

Cream shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, egg, water and vanilla. Add flour, salt and soda. Mix well. Add oats. Drop by spoonful onto cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.