Oatmeal Cookies
["1 c. packed brown sugar", "1 c. shortening", "1 egg", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking soda, put in 1/4 c. hot water", "1/2 tsp. salt", "3 c. oatmeal", "raisins and nuts or whichever you desire"]
["Mix all ingredients, adding flour and oats last. Drop by teaspoon on very lightly greased cookie sheet.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes."]
["brown sugar", "shortening", "egg", "vanilla", "flour", "baking soda", "salt", "oatmeal", "raisins"]