Poor Man'S Cookies
["2 c. rolled oats", "1 c. packed brown sugar", "1/2 c. granulated sugar", "1 c. all-purpose flour", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1/4 c. hot water", "1/2 c. shortening, melted and cooled", "1 tsp. vanilla"]
["In mixing bowl, combine oats, sugars, flour and salt.", "Combine soda and water; stir into oats mixture along with shortening and vanilla.", "Roll into walnut-size balls.", "Place on greased cookie sheets.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven; allow to stand 2 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool.", "Yields 3 1/2 dozen."]
["rolled oats", "brown sugar", "sugar", "flour", "salt", "baking soda", "hot water", "shortening", "vanilla"]