Maple Bars

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Maple Bars

 

1/2 cup sugar

2/3 cup sifted flour

1/2 cup butter, softened or marg.

1 cup nutmeats, I like to mix walnuts and pecans

1 cup rolled oats

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 cup maple syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 egg

 

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

 

Grease a square pan, 8 x 8 inches.

Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Spread in prepared pan.

Bake 30 to 35 minutes. Cut into squares while still warm.

 

Maple Butter Frosting

1/2 cup butter or marg.

1/4 cup chopped walnuts or 1/4 cup chopped pecans

3 cups confectioners sugar

4 to 6 tablespoons maple syrup

 

Thoroughly cream butter and sugar, adding maple syrup until light and

spreadable.

Add nuts and frost cake.