ROBB'S MINCEMEAT BARS

      Title: ROBB'S MINCEMEAT BARS
  Categories: Cookies, Desserts
       Yield: 24 Bars
  
     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)
  
   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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