Oatmeal 'bastard' Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup vegetable shortening
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
• 1/2 cup red cinnamon candies

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F

2. 2

   Grease some of your cookie sheets.

3. 3

   Cream shortening and sugars in a bowl.

4. 4

   Add eggs, vanilla, water to the mixture. Beat until *fluffy*.

5. 5

   Mix flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon in *another* bowl. Add to first mixture *a little at a time* until a dough is formed.

6. 6

   Mix in your oatmeal and candy.

7. 7

   Spoon onto your cookie sheets. Flatten cookies *slightly*.

8. 8

   Bake for 10-12 minutes or until *lightly browned* all over. Don't forget to turn off your oven.