Tom Thumb Cookie Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Combine the 1/2 cup shortening, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup brown sugar and cream thoroughly.
Blend in the cup of sifted flour.
Spread mixture in a greased 8 x 12 x 2-inch pan.
Bake at 300\u00b0 for 20 minutes or until delicately browned.