Poor Man'S Cookies
["2 c. rolled oats", "1 c. packed brown sugar", "1/2 c. white sugar", "1 c. flour", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. soda", "1/4 c. hot water", "1/2 c. shortening, melted and cooled", "1 tsp. vanilla"]
["Combine oats, sugars, salt and flour.", "Combine soda and water. Stir in oats mixture along with shortening and vanilla.", "Make into walnut-size balls.", "Place on greased cookie sheet.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 about 10 minutes or until golden brown.", "Allow to stand 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire rack.", "Makes about 3 1/2 dozen."]
["rolled oats", "brown sugar", "white sugar", "flour", "salt", "soda", "hot water", "shortening", "vanilla"]