Maple Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. soft shortening
1/2 c. maple syrup
1 egg
2/3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts or coconut
1 c. rolled oats

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Grease an 8 x 8-inch pan.
Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Spread in prepared pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes. Cut into squares while warm.