Fudge Oatmeal Squares Recipe

Name: Fudge Oatmeal Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup quick-cooking oatmeal; 1 ½ cups boiling water; 1 cup flour; 1 ½ cups sugar; ½ cup cocoa powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ cup shortening; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 eggs; powdered sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup quick-cooking oatmeal
1 ½ cups boiling water
1 cup flour
1 ½ cups sugar
½ cup cocoa powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
powdered sugar (optional)

1
Stir together oatmeal and water; set aside.
2
In large mixer bowl stir together flour, sugar, cocoa, soda, and salt.
3
Add shortening, oatmeal mixture (that you set aside) and vanilla.
4
Beat on low speed just until mixed.
5
Then beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl frequently.
6
Add eggs; mix well.
7
Pour into greased 9x13x2 inch pan.
8
Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 35 minutes or until done.
9
Cool in pan 10 minutes then turn out on rack and cool completely.
10
If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
11
Cut into squares and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quick-cooking oatmeal, 1 ½ cups boiling water, 1 cup flour, 1 ½ cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Fudge Oatmeal Squares falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Fudge Oatmeal Squares

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