Apple Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 1/2 c. sliced apples
1/4 c. sugar
1 c. rolled oats

Preparation

Sift flour, salt and soda.
Add brown sugar and oats.
Cut in shortening until crumbly.
Spread half of mixture into greased 7 x 11-inch baking dish.
Add apples and sprinkle with sugar.
Add remaining crumb mixture.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 40 to 45 minutes.
Cut into bars and serve warm; or serve cold as a cookie.