Famous Oatmeal Cookies

Oatmeal cookies are my BF's favorite, so I've tried LOTS of different recipes. This is the BEST one!!! I found it online somewhere--these are sort of crunchy, not cakey at all, and not overly sweet. YUM!

• Ready In: 18 mins
• Yields: 5 dozen

Ingredients

• 1  cup  firmly packed brown sugar
• 3⁄4 cup vegetable shortening (or margarine)
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1  large egg
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 3  cups Quaker Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Cream together brown sugar, shortening, and granulated sugar; add water, eggs, and vanilla: beat well.
3. Add combined oats, flour, salt, and baking soda: mix well.
4. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
5. Bake 11-13 minutes until edges are golden brown.
6. Remove to wire rack; cool completely.
7. Store tightly covered.