Step 1

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy.

Step 2

Beat in water and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in oats.

Step 3

Drop dough onto greased baking sheets using a medium cookie scoop.

Step 4

Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Allow cookies to stand 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool.

Step 5

While the cookies are cooling, make a batch of glaze. Stir milk and powdered sugar together. Add water, 1 tsp. at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Step 6

Quickly dip the top of each cookie in the glaze.

Step 7

Allow excess to drip off.