Tom Thumb Cookie Bars Recipe

• 1/2 c. Crisco shortening
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 c. light brown sugar, packed
• 1 c. sifted flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 Large eggs, beaten
• 2 tbsp. flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking pwdr
• 1 1/2 c. shredded coconut
• 1 c. nuts, coarsely cut

1. Combine Crisco and salt, add in 1/2 c. brown sugar and cream thoroughly.
2. Add in 1 c. flour and blend.
3. Spread in 8x12 inch pan (greased and floured).
4. Bake 325 degrees for 15 min or possibly till lightly browned.
5. Add in remaining 1 c. brown sugar and vanilla to beaten Large eggs.
6. Beat till thick and foamy.
7. Add in 2 Tbsp.
8. flour, baking pwdr, coconut and nuts and blend.
9. Spread over baked mix.
10. Return to 325 degree oven and bake 25 min.
11. Cold and cut in small rectangles.

shortening, salt, light brown sugar, flour, vanilla, eggs, flour, baking pwdr, coconut, nuts

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/tom-thumb-cookie-bars-9751 (may not work)