Delicious Maple Bars

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1 cup finely chopped nutmeats or coconut
1/2 cup soft shortening
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1 cup rolled oats
1 egg
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2/3 cup sifted flour
1 tsp. vanilla

Directions

Heat oven to 350 F. Grease a square pan, 8 x 8 inches.  Mix all ingredients thoroughly.  Spread in prepared pan.  Bake 30 to 35 minutes.  While warm, cut into squares.