Oatmeal Cookies

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup water
1 tsp. vanilla
3 cups oats, uncooked
1 cup flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat together shortening, sugars, egg, water and vanilla until creamy. Add combined remaining ingredients. Mix well. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake 12 to 15 minutes. Add raisins for variety.

-compliments of Cathy Francis