Apple Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 c. quick cooking oatmeal
1 1/2 c. diced, peeled apples
3/4 c. coarsely chopped nuts
3/4 c. raisins
confectioners sugar

Preparation

In a large bowl, cream the shortening, brown sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and spices.
Add to creamed mixture.
Blend well. Stir in oatmeal, apples, nuts and raisins.
Spread in greased 9 x 13 x 2-inch pan.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes.
Cool in pan. Cut in squares.
Sprinkle with confectioners sugar.
Makes 2 dozen.