Rolled Oats Cookies

Cream thoroughly 3/4 C (10T) shortening, 3/4 C brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar.
Add 1 egg, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/4 C water, 3/8 tsp soda, 1/2 tsp salt
Sift flour then measure 1 C and add it.
Add 3C oats.
Add 1 C M&Ms or chocolate chips.
Form into balls, place on ungreased sheet, (parchment paper) and chill dough for 4 hours before baking.
Bake for 8-10 minutes at 375 degrees.