| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meats | Cookies, Desserts | 24 | Bars | |
INGREDIENTS
| 3/4 | c | Water |
| 1 | 9-oz pkg condensed mincemeat | |
| 3/4 | c | Shortening |
| 1/2 | c | Granulated sugar |
| 1/3 | c | Molasses |
| 1/4 | c | All-purpose flour |
| 1/2 | c | Rolled oats |
| Powder sugar (optional) |
INSTRUCTIONS
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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