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