1 Cream Shortening And Sugars, Add Eggs And Vanilla And Beat Well. 2 Sift Flour, Salt, Baking Soda And Cinnamon. Add To First Mixture And Mix Well. Add A Tablespoon Of Water. Add Raisins (If Using) And Nuts. Add Oats Last. 3 Spoon Out By Heaping Tablespoonfuls On To Greased Cookie Sheets. Bake At 350