Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening
2 Tbsp. molasses
2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
3 c. quick cooking rolled oats
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. chopped nuts
12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Grease a 15 x 10-inch or 9 x 13-inch pan. In large bowl, beat brown sugar and shortening until light and fluffy.
Add molasses, vanilla and eggs; blend well.
Lightly spoon flour in measuring cup; level off.
Stir in oats, flour, baking soda and salt; blend well.
Stir in nuts and chocolate chips.
Spread in pan.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until light brown and center is set.
Cool; cut into bars.