Famous Oatmeal Cookies

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• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 Cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 cup oats
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. soda

Beat together shortening, sugars, egg, water and vanilla until creamy. Add combined remaining ingredients; mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.
Bake 350 degrees 12-15 minutes. Makes 5 doz.
(Add nuts, raisins, chocolate chips, or coconut if desired)