Oatmeal Cookies

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cup flour
1 egg
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 teaspoon soda
3 cup oats
chocolate chips, optional
nuts, optional

Cream shortening and sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Add egg and beat well. Add water and vanilla and beat well. Add salt and mix. Add flour. Mix to combine. Add oats. (Also chocolate chips and nuts if desired.)
Bake at 350* for 10-12 minutes.