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

Cream together the first 6 ingredients until creamy. Add dry ingredients. Mix well. Drop by spoonful onto cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes approximately 5 dozen.