Preheat oven to 375°.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together Crisco, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, water and vanilla until well mixed.
Add the flour, baking soda & salt to the mixing bowl and mix well.
Cover and refrigerate dough for 30 minutes.
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Place in preheated oven and bake for 9-11 minutes or until light brown.
As soon as you remove the cookies from the oven, place a chocolate star on the top of each cookie.