Maple Syrup Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup flour
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup oats
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 teaspoon maple extract

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Grease an 8x8-inch pan.
Mix all ingredients and spread into pan.
Bake for 30-35 minutes.
Cut into squares while still warm.
You may frost them if you wish.