dessert recipes

Mincemeat Squares


desserts

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/4 cup mincemeat
1 tablespoon rum

Combine rolled oats, flour, baking soda, salt and sugar. Cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Firmly press half of this mixture into an 8 inch square pan. Spread evenly with mincemeat, flavoured with rum. Top with remaining crumb mixture, packing down firmly with fingers. Bake at 350 F for 25 to 30 minutes.