Apple Squares

Name: Apple Squares
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 1 c. brown sugar; 2 eggs; 1 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1/4 tsp. cloves; 1 c. quick cooking oatmeal; 1 1/2 c. diced, peeled apples; 3/4 c. coarsely chopped nuts; 3/4 c. raisins; confectioners sugar

14 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 c. quick cooking oatmeal
1 1/2 c. diced, peeled apples
3/4 c. coarsely chopped nuts
3/4 c. raisins
confectioners sugar

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream the shortening, brown sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
2

Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and spices.
3

Add to creamed mixture.
4

Blend well. Stir in oatmeal, apples, nuts and raisins.
5

Spread in greased 9 x 13 x 2-inch pan.
6

Bake at 375° for 20 to 25 minutes.
7

Cool in pan. Cut in squares.
8

Sprinkle with confectioners sugar.
9

Makes 2 dozen.