Prune Oat Drops

Ingredients
- 34 c uncooked pitted prunes
- 1 12 c uncooked quick cooking oats
- 12 c sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 c brown sugar firmly packed
- 1 large egg
- 12 c soft shortening
- 1 tsp vanilla
Directions
- Snip prunes into small pieces set aside