2 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

1 cup flour

1 cup shortening

¾ cup brown sugar

½ cup white sugar

1 egg

3 tablespoons water

¾ teaspoon salt

¾ teaspoon vanilla

½ teaspoon soda

3 ½ cups oatmeal

Method

Mix all ingredients except oatmeal. Blend well. With a wooden spoon, blend in

oatmeal. Bake for 10-12 minutes on greased cookie sheet. Grease after each batch.

Makes 2 1/2 dozen.