3 c. rolled oats
1 c. white sugar
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. baking soda dissolved in 1 tbsp. hot water
2 c. flour (or 1 c. flour and 1 c. wheat germ)
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening or butter
1 tsp. vanilla (optional)

Mix with hands oats, salt, sugar, flour, shortening and remaining ingredients. Roll out on floured board and cut into squares. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.