Mincemeat Bars

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup softened margarine
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup quick oats
• 28 oz can or jar prepared mincemeat
• 1/2 cup walnuts

Method

Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix margarine, shortening and brown sugar. Stir in flour, salt, baking soda and oats. Press half of mixture into a 13 by 9 by 2 inch pan. Mix mincemeat and walnuts; spread over top and sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Press lightly. Bake for 25-30 minutes and cut when warm.

Yield: 24 bars