2 c. rolled oats
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. hot water
1/2 c. shortening, melted and cooled
1 tsp. vanilla

In bowl combine oats, sugar, flour and salt. Combine soda and water; stir into oat mixture along with shortening and vanilla. Roll into walnut-size balls. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes until brown, about 3 1/2 dozen.