Oatmeal Breakfast Bar

Ingredients

• ½ cup shortening
• ½ cup dark brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ cup oatmeal
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ½ cup raisins (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Mix shortening and sugar in large bowl until creamy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth.
4. Mix flour, salt, baking powder and cinnamon in a small bowl.
5. Stir dry ingredients into the liquid mix.
6. Stir in oatmeal, nuts and raisins.
7. Spread in 13 x 9 inch pan bake 350°F for 15 – 20 minutes, until crust begins to brown. Do not overbake.
8. Cool completely.
9. Invert on board and cut into 10 – 12 squares.
10. One square makes one breakfast serving.