Famous Oatmeal Cookies
["3/4 c. vegetable shortening", "1 c. firmly packed brown sugar", "1/2 c. granulated sugar", "1 egg", "1/4 c. water", "1 tsp. vanilla", "3 c. oats (uncooked)", "1 c. all-purpose flour", "1 tsp. salt (optional)", "1/2 tsp. soda"]
["Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.", "Beat together shortening, sugars, egg, water and vanilla until creamy.", "Add combined remaining ingredients; mix well.", "Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.", "For variety, add chopped nuts, raisins, chocolate chips or coconut.", "Makes 5 dozen cookies."]
["vegetable shortening", "brown sugar", "sugar", "egg", "water", "vanilla", "oats", "flour", "salt", "soda"]