CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIES - Alabama Farmers Federation

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1/3 cup cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (6-ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate pieces