Mincemeat Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. instant oatmeal
1 1/4 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. moist mincemeat

Preparation

Measure 2 cups oatmeal; add flour, soda and sugar.
Mix thoroughly.
Cut in shortening until mix is crumbly.
Divide into 2 parts.
Pack 1/2 firmly in bottom of oiled 8 x 11-inch baking pan.
Spread mincemeat evenly on top, then add remaining dough and pack firmly.
Bake in moderate oven (350\u00b0) for 40 minutes.
Cool thoroughly.
Cut into 14 to 16 bars.