Oatmeal Breakfast Bar

Ingredients

 * 1/2 cup shortening
 * 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
 * 3 large eggs
 * 1 tsp vanilla extract
 * 1 cup whole wheat flour
 * 1 tsp baking powder
 * 1/2 tsp salt
 * 1 tsp cinnamon
 * 1/2 cup oatmeal
 * 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
 * 1/2 cup Raisins (optional)

Directions

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