Oatmeal Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
2 c. flour
1 c. oatmeal
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
1/2 c. water
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chocolate chips
nuts and coconut (can be added)

Preparation

Cream the brown sugar and shortening.
Add egg and water.
Add sifted flour with soda, baking powder and salt.
Stir in oatmeal and chocolate chips.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes at 350\u00b0 in a large bar pan.