2 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
4 tbsp. water
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
3 1/2 c. flour

Cream together brown sugar, butter, vanilla. Add eggs. Mix well. Add water. Mix again. Add dry ingredients 1/4 at a time, mixing after each addition. Drop by teaspoons on cookie sheet. Flatten cookies with a spoon dipped in milk. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Good with chocolate chips added. My mother made cookies 3 to 4 inches across.