Holly Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. soft shortening
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1 c. rolled oats
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. chopped dates
1/4 c. chopped red candied cherries

Preparation

Place first 8 ingredients in bowl of electric mixer.
Beat hard for 2 minutes.
Stir in oats, nuts, dates and fruit. Spread in well-greased 13 x 9-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes.
Frost and decorate if desired.