1/3 c. shortening
2 (1 oz.) sq. unsweetened chocolate
2 eggs, well beaten
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. oats, quick cooking or reg., uncooked
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 to 1 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. vanilla
Powdered sugar

Melt shortening and chocolate in top of double boiler. Meanwhile, combine eggs and sugar; stir in oats and next 4 ingredients. Blend in chocolate mixture; spread in greased 8 inch square baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool, dust with powdered sugar, cut in squares. Yield: about 2 dozen.