Fudgy Oatmeal Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup quick oats
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation

Pour boiling water over oats, set aside.
Combine: shortening, vanilla and oats.
Beat with mixer till well-blended.
Then beat for 2 minutes.
Add eggs.
Beat 2 minutes more.
Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, soda, salt.
Add dry ingredients to wet.
Pour into greased/sprayed 9x13 pan.
Bake, preheated 350\u00b0F oven for 30-35 minutes.
No need for icing this one.
It's so moist and dark and \"delish\".