Oatmeal Cookies

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1 - 1/2 cups shortening
1 cup sugar
2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup water
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
6 cups oats (quick cooking)
chocolate chips (optional)

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray cookie sheets with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Combine and blend shortening and sugars until smooth and fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla and blend.
3. Add remaining ingredients to your shortening and sugar. Blend all ingredients until mixed well.
4. Place teaspoon drops of cookie dough about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Cook about 10 minutes. Allow about 5 minutes to cool before enjoying.