Famous Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup shortening (soft)
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tsp. vanilla
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• 1 cup flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 3 cups Quaker oats (uncooked)
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• raisins (add to your desire)
• nuts (add to your desire)

Directions

Beat shortening, sugars, egg, water, and vanilla together until creamy. Sift together flour, salt, and soda; add to creamed mixture. Blend well. Stir in oats, raisins, and nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees F for 12-15 minutes. Makes 5 dozen.

By Robin from Washington, IA