Fudgy Oatmeal Squares

1 cup instant rolled oats
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs

stir together oats and water and set aside
in large bowl stir together flour, sugar, cocoa, soda and salt
add shortening, oats and vanilla
beat at low speed just until mixed then at medium speed for 2 minutes
pour into greased 13x9x2 pan
bake 35 minutes at 350 degrees
cool in pan 10 minutes
cut into squares