Fudgy Oatmeal Squares

May


1 c. rolled oats
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 t. vanilla
1/2 c. cocoa
1 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
10x sugar (powdered sugar- confectioners sugar)


 Combine oats with water. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa, soda and salt.
Add shortening, oat mixture and vanilla. Beat at lo speed until mixed,then beat for 2 minutes at medium speed. Bake 35 minutes at 350*. Cool in pan. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Makes 24 squares.


                        Tis' early morning,
                       While I sit
                        here and look around.
                       Listening to sounds I've heard...before
                        Same places to be found.
                      
                                                      by Joyce Montague