Maple Oat Coconut Bars

Never tried this recipe, but maybe someone here would enjoy it. 8)

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Yields: 36 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. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Spray 9x13-inch pan.
3. Cream sugar and shortening at medium speed of mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
4. Add maple syrup, vanilla extract and eggs; beat until well blended.
5. Combine the oats and next 4 ingredients; stir well.
6. Add to the creamed mixture, stirring just until the dry ingredients are moistened.
7. Pour the batter into pan.
8. Bake for 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.