Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup Crisco
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cup oats, uncooked
• 1-2 cup raisins
• (optional: nuts, chocolate chips, coconut)

Instructions

1. Beat shortening, sugars, egg, water and vanilla together 'til creamy.
2. Add flour, salt and soda to creamed mixture;
3. Add vanilla, chocolate chips and nuts. Mix thoroughly.
4. Stir in oatmeal and optionals.
5. Drop onto greased cookie sheet.
6. Bake 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes

Notes