Kelly Ellis' Oatmeal Cookies

You'll never use another oatmeal cookie recipe again!

3/4 C shortening
1 C brown sugar
1/2 C granulated sugar
1 egg
1/4 C water
1 tsp. vanilla
Beat above ingredients together until creamy.

Add:
1 1/4 C flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
Blend well.

Add 4 C old fashioned oats (uncooked)
Blend well.
Add nuts, raisins, etc. if desired (my favorite is chopped walnuts)

Bake @ 350 for 10-12 minutes. Avoid overcooking.