Maple Oatmeal Bars

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Course : Bars
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup nuts* -- chopped
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream -- (optional)
 

Preparation:

*walnuts, almonds, pecans or a mixture Makes 18 two x three-inch bars 1. Cream together shortening and sugar; mix in maple syrup, egg and vanilla until smooth. 2. Sift in flour, baking powder and salt; blend well. 3. Stir in nuts and oats. 4. Pour into a 9 x 12-inch rectangular cake pan; bake in preheated 350 F. oven for 30 to 35 minutes. 5. Cool on cake rack. 6. Make two lengthwise cuts and five crosswise; sensational served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on each square.