Mincemeat Bars

From a

1946

cook book

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Rolled Oats

1 3/4 c. Sifted Flour

1/2 tsp. Baking Soda

1 c. Brown Sugar, -{packed

1 c. Shortening

1 1/2 c. Moist Mincemeat

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Put Rolled Oats through food chopper,

using coarse blade, and measure 2 cups.

Add Flour, Baking Soda, & Brown Sugar.

Mix thoroughly.

Cut in Shortening until mixture is crumbly.

Divide into two parts.

Pack 1/2 firmly in bottom of

oiled 7 1/2 X 11 inch baking pan.

Spread Mincemeat evenly on top,

then add remaining Dough and pack firmly.

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Bake in moderate oven (350 F.) 40 minutes.

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Cool thoroughly and cut into

14 to 16 Bars.

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