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.