Tom Thumb Squares

• 1/2 c. shortening
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 1 c. flour
• 1 c. brown sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 eggs, well beaten
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• 1 c. flake coconut
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 c. chopped nuts

1. Combine shortening, salt and 1/2 cup brown sugar.
2. Cream thoroughly.
3. Add 1 cup flour and blend.
4. Spread this mixture in an 8 x 12-inch pan (greased).
5. Bake at 350u0b0 for 15 minutes or less. Check when light brown.
6. Take out of oven and add 1 cup brown sugar and vanilla to beaten eggs.
7. Beat until foamy.
8. Add 2 tablespoons flour, baking powder, coconut and nuts.
9. Blend and spread over first mixture.
10. Return to oven and bake 25 minutes until brown. Cool and cut into squares.

shortening, salt, brown sugar, flour, brown sugar, vanilla, eggs, flour, flake coconut, baking powder, nuts

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=953781 (may not work)