Kathryn palmer's maple bars

2 Dozen

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾cupSugar
½cupVegetable shortening
1cupMaple syrup
1teaspoonVanilla extract
2Eggs
2cupsRegular rolled oats
1cupAll purpose flour
¼cupFlaked sweetened coconut
1teaspoonBaking powder
½teaspoonSalt
Vegetable cooking spray

Directions

Cream sugar and shortening at medium speed of mixer until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes). Add syrup, vanilla, and eggs; beat until well blended. Combine oats and next 4 ingredients; stir well. Add to creamed mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour batter into a 13x9 inch baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 deg for 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Yield: 2 dozen