Beat together:
3/4 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. water
1 t. vanilla
Add
1 c. flour,
1 t. salt
1/2 t. soda
Then add 3 c. oats plus chip, nuts, raisins as desired.
Drop on greased cookie sheet. Bake 350. 8-10 minutes.