Robb's mincemeat bars

24 Bars

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
¾ cup Water
1 9-oz pkg condensed mincemeat
¾ cup Shortening
½ cup Granulated sugar
⅓ cup Molasses
¼ cup All-purpose flour
½ cup Rolled oats
Powder sugar (optional)

Directions

For filling, in a saucepan bring water to boiling. Add mincemeat; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring often. Cool.

In a large bowl beat shortening with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Gradually add granulated sugar, beating till fluffy. Beat in molasses. Add flour; beat till combined. Use a wooden spoon to stir in oats.

Press one/half of the oatmeal mixture onto the bottom of a greased 9x9x2-inch baking pan. Spread mincemeat filling onto oatmeal mixture. Drop remaining mixture by teaspoonsfuls onto filling. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 35 minutes or till light brown. Cool in the pan on a wire rack. If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into diamonds or bars. Makes 24 servings.

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