Ingredients
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 each egg
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups oats
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup raisins, optional, soak in hot water; drain
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, optional
Preparation
If using raisins, soak raisins 20 minutes in hot water and drain. Preheat oven to 350*F.
Beat shortening, sugars, egg, water and vanilla until creamy. Add combined dry ingredients; mix well.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350*F for 12-15 minutes.
