Caramel Apple Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter or margarine
1 c. packed brown sugar
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. oats, old-fashioned or quick-cooking
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. shortening
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped pecans

Preparation

Cream butter, shortening and brown sugar until fluffy.
Add flour, oats and baking soda.
Mix well.
Stir in pecans.
Set aside 2 cups.
Press remaining mixture into a 13 x 9-inch pan.