Fudgy Oatmeal Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. instant rolled oats
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 c. flour
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs

Preparation

Stir oats and water together.
Set aside.
Mix dry ingredients in a sifter.
Mix shortening, oatmeal mixture and vanilla.
Add dry ingredients and mix at low speed for 3 minutes.
Add eggs and beat 2 minutes more.
Spread in pan and bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 minutes.