• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 cup shortening
• 4 Tbsp. water
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 cups oatmeal
• 1/2 tsp. almond extract

1. 1. Cream shortening and add sugar.
2. 2. Add eggs, then water and flavorings.
3. 3. Blend in flour, soda, and salt.
4. 4. Stir in oatmeal.
5. 5. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes.

She won first prize at the Arizona State Fair with these.