OLD FASHIONED OATMEAL COOKIES

1 cup flour

1 cup shortening

3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)

1/2 cup sugar

1 egg

3 tbsp water

3/4 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 tsp baking soda

3 1/2 cups instant oats

Machine mix all ingredients well, except oats. Stir in

oats by hand. Drop balls of dough onto greased cookie sheet.

Bake 10-12 minutes at 375ºF.

Notes: Raisins or nut pieces are an optional ingredient.