Oatmeal Cookies

Grandma's note: recipe on the box- the one I like

3/4 c shortening
1 c brown sugar
1/2 c white sugar
1 egg
1/4 c water
1 tsp vanilla
1 c flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp soda
3 c oatmeal

Place short, sugars, egg, water and vanilla in bowl. 
Beat thoroughly.
Sift together flour, salt and soda.
Add to short mixture, mixing well.
Blend in oats.
Greased cookie sheet
350 degrees  12-15 min.