1/2 cup chunky peanut butter

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup sugar

1 egg

1/4 cup water

1 teaspoon vanilla

3 cups oats

1 cup flour

3 tablespoons cocoa

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon soda

Chopped nuts (optional)

Chocolate chips (optional)

 

Preheat oven to 325 deg.  Beat together shortening, peanut butter, and sugars.  Add egg, vanilla, and water; beat until creamy.  Combine remaining ingredients and add to creamed mixture.  Mix well.  Drop rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.  Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.