1/2 cup shortening
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, 1 cup of confectioners' sugar and the eggs. Combine the dry ingredients in a medium saucepan, and stir in the vanilla mixture and water until well combined. Gradually stir in the oats, walnuts, and 3/4 cup of confectioners' sugar, folding until all is well blended. Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.