Ingredients

1 C. rolled oats, uncooked
1-1/2 C. boiling water
1/2 C. shortening
1-1/2 C. sugar
2 eggs
1 C. flour, sifted
1/2 C. cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Cooking Instructions

Mix rolled oats and boiling water together and let cool. Cream shortening with sugar and eggs. Add oatmeal mixture along with flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Bake in 8 x 12 inch greased pan at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
 
 
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