ooey-gooey oatmeal cookie kind of day

It's raining outside--like the rain with the occasional rumble of thunder . Like the rain that just makes you want to stay inside and curl up by the fire with a good book. I'm thankful for the rain because we desperately need it. When I was younger, my grandma and I used to make rainy day cookies.
I stole this recipe from my brother-in-law. The way he makes them is perfect; crunchy on the outside, but gooey in the middle. I tried to compete, but they definitely aren't as good...yet. :) Maybe you can give it a try. These are honestly the BEST oatmeal cookies I have ever eaten!

Ingredients:

2 c rolled oats

1 c packed brown sugar

1/2 c sugar

1 c all-purpose flour

1/4tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 c hot water

1/2 c shortening, melted and cooled

1 tsp vanilla

1. Combine oats, sugars, flour & salt

2. Combine soda & water-stir into above mixture

3. Roll into walnut sized balls and place on greased cookie sheets 

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 min.

5. Remove from oven; allow to stand 2 minutes before removing to a rack to cool.

Yield: 3 dozen 

Enjoy!