Step 1: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2: Cream together shortening and sugar till light and fluffy; then beat in eggs, one at a time
Step 3: Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cocoa and spices; add to creamed mixture
Step 4: Stir in rolled oats, apples and nuts
Step 5: Spread in greased pan
Step 6: Bake for about 25 minutes
Step 7: Cool slightly in pan on rack before cutting into squares
Step 8: Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.
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