Oatmeal Cookies Granny Virginia Louise (Fodge) Lockhart
¾ C. Vegetable Shortening
1 C. Firmly Packed Brown Sugar
½ C. Granulated Sugar
1 Egg
¼ C. Water
1 tsp. Vanilla
3 C. Oats (uncooked)
1 C. All Purpose Flour
1 tsp. Salt
½ tsp. Baking Soda
Beat together shortening, sugars, egg, water and vanilla until creamy. Combine remaining ingredients mix well. Drop by teaspoon on to greased cookie sheet, and bake.