October 10, 2008, Newsletter Issue #185: Maple Oatmeal Cookie Squares

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1/2 cup shortening (soft)
1/2 cup Vermont Maple Syrup
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup flour
2/3 teaspoon baking powder

Cream shortening and sugar. Blend in the maple syrup and vanilla. Sift flour with baking powder and salt and combine with chopped nuts, then add to batter. Stir in oatmeal. Mix well, then spread into a greased cookie sheet approx. 10" square. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30-35 minutes. Remove from oven and cut into cookie squares while still warm. Serve on a decorative platter. Make 10-15 cookie squares.

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