1 cup shortening 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp vanilla Cream above together and add: 1 tsp. soda in 1/4 cup warm water. Then add 2 cups flour and 2 cups oatmeal. Roll in small balls, place on greased cookie sheet and press with a fork. Bake in 350-375 F oven for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Submitted by Erma Hughes, Charlottetown