Maple Oat Coconut Bars

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups oats
• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• cooking spray

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°.

2. 2

   Spray 9x13-inch pan.

3. 3

   Cream sugar and shortening at medium speed of mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add maple syrup, vanilla extract and eggs; beat until well blended.

5. 5

   Combine the oats and next 4 ingredients; stir well.

6. 6

   Add to the creamed mixture, stirring just until the dry ingredients are moistened.

7. 7

   Pour the batter into pan.

8. 8

   Bake for 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.