Cooking Our Way

¾ c. soft shortening
1 t. vanilla
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. sifted flour
½ c. white sugar
1 t. salt
1 egg
½ t. soda
¼ c. water
3 c. quick cooking oats

Beat shortening, sugars, egg , water and vanilla together until creamy.  Sift together dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture.  Stir in oats and blend well.  Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets and bake in 350 degree oven 1 2 to 15 minutes.