3/4 c. soft shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sifted enriched flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3 c. oats, uncooked

Place shortening, sugar, egg, water and vanilla in mixing bowl. Beat together thoroughly. Sift together flour, salt and soda; add shortening mixture, mixing well. Blend in oats and drop by teaspoons onto greased cookie sheet. Bake in moderate oven at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. For variety add chopped nuts, chocolate chips, raisins or coconut into dough.