Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
1/3 c shortening
1 t vanilla
1 c firmly packed brown sugar
3 c oats, uncooked
½ c granulated sugar
2 ¼ c all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 t salt
¼ c water
1 ½ t soda
Preheat oven to 350° F. Beat together shortening, sugar, egg, water, and vanilla until creamy. Add combined, remaining ingredients, mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Makes about 5 dozen cookies. How is the soda in the Oatmeal Raisin Cookie recipe above measured?