Oatmeal Cookies

• 3/4 cup shortening, soft
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 cup flour, sifted
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. soda
• 3 cups uncooked oats
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup pecans, chopped

Mix shortening, sugars, egg, water and vanilla. Beat thoroughly.

Sift together flour, salt, soda. Add to shortening mixture. Mix well. Blend in oats, spices, raisins and pecans.

Bake on greased cookie sheets at 350° F. 12-15 minutes.