2 c. rolled oats
1 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. hot water
1/2 c. shortening, melted & cooled
1 tsp. vanilla extract

In a mixing bowl, combine oats, sugars, flour and salt. Combine soda and water; stir into oats mixture along with shortening and vanilla. Roll into walnut sized balls. Place on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven; allow to stand 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool. Yield about 3 1/2 dozen.