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From the kitchen of: Dawn Corbin<br>
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1 c. Shortening<br>
3/4 c. packed brown sugar<br>
3/4 c. granulated sugar<br>
1 egg<br>
1/4 c. water<br>
1 tsp. vanilla<br>
1 c. flour<br>
1 tsp. salt<br>
1/2 tsp. baking soda<br>
1/2 tsp. cinnamon<br>
3 1/4 c. quick oats<br>
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Cream shortening and sugars.  Beat in egg, vanilla, and water.  Stir in remaining ingredients.  Optional additions: 3/4 c. raisins and or 3/4 c. chopped walnuts.  Drop by teaspoon onto well greased cookie sheet.  Bake at 350°F until golden; about 15 minutes.  I like walnuts and raisins in mine.