Honey Bars

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup honey
1 egg, beaten
1 cup coconut
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup oats
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup nuts, chopped

Cream shortening, sugar and honey until light and fluffy. Add egg and blend.

Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and add to creamed mixture. Add ats, coconut, vanilla extract and nuts and spread in greased 15 x 11-inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes.

When cool, cut into bars. Confectioners' sugar may be sprinkled on top, if desired.