Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 c Brown sugar, packed
• 1 c Shortening
• 2 tb Molasses
• 2 ts Vanilla
• 2 Whole egg
• 3 c Rolled oats
• 1 c Flour
• 1 ts Baking soda
• 1 ts Salt
• 3/4 c Nuts -- chopped
• 12 oz Semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 15 x 10 or 13 x 9 inch pan. In
large bowl, beat brown sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Add
molasses, vanilla, and eggs; blend well. Lightly spoon flour into
measuring cup; level off. Stir in oats, flour, baking soda and salt; blend
well. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips. Spread in prepared pan. Bake at
350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown and
center is set. Cool slightly; cut into bars. Serve warm or cool. 48 bars.