Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream together shortening and sugars. Add eggs, water and vanilla. Add flour, baking soda and salt to the creamed mixture, mix well. Add oats, chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and walnuts until well combined. Drop rounded teaspoons of dough on parchment lined baking sheets. Bake for 10 - 15 minutes. Remove and cool on racks. Yields: 4 dozen cookies