oatmeal cookies

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. b. sugar
1/2 c. w. sugar
1 egg beaten
1 tbsp water
1/2 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 c. uncooked oats
1 1/4 c. chocolate chips or raisins

METHOD:

cream shortening and sugar together thoroughly
stir in a beaten egg, water, and vanilla
add sifted pry ingredients, rolled oats and chocolate chips and drop from a teaspoon onto greased baking sheet and bake at 375 F. for 10-15 minutes.