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, sugar, eggs, water, and vanilla until creamy.", "Combine remaining ingredients. Mix well.", "Drop by rounded tsp. onto greased cookie sheet.", "Bake for 12 - 15 minutes.", "Makes about 5 dozen cookies."]
["vegetable shortening", "brown sugar", "sugar", "egg", "water", "vanilla", "oats", "flour", "salt", "soda"]