Maple Oatmeal Cookie Squares 

1/2 cup Shortening (soft)
1/2 cup Maple Syrup
1/2 cup Sugar
1 Egg
1 tsp Vanilla
1 cup Oatmeal
1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts
1/2 tsp Salt
2/3 cup Flour
2/3 tsp Baking Powder

Cream shortening and sugar.
Blend in the Maple Syrup and vanilla.
Sift flour with baking powder and salt and combine
with chopped nuts, then add to batter.
Stir in oatmeal. Mix well, then spread into
a greased cookie sheet approx. 10" square.
Bake at 350 degrees for about 30-35 minutes.
Remove from oven and cut into cookie squares while still warm.