My Version of Australian Jack

• 2 teaspoons water
• 1 12 cups oatmeal
• 3 tablespoons flaked coconut
• 1 tablespoon candied ginger, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon rum, dark
• 14 lb butter, unsalted
• 13 cup sugar, dark brown
• 14 teaspoon baking soda

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
2. Cream the butter; add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
3. Dissolve the baking soda in the water and add, stirring well.
4. Now add the oatmeal, coconut, ginger and rum, mixing well.
5. The mixture should be fairly firm.
6. If necessary, add a little more oatmeal.
7. Knead lightly on a floured surface.
8. Press the mixture in a buttered baking dish, about 8 x 12 inches.
9. The dough should be about 1/2 inch thick.
10. Bake at 300 degrees for 35 minutes, or until brown on top.
11. Cut into squares while hot and Enjoy.

water, oatmeal, flaked coconut, candied ginger, rum, butter, sugar, baking soda

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/my-version-of-australian-jack-482480 (may not work)