Cherry Nut Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
In large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar.
Add eggs, one at a time.
Beat until light and fluffy.
Add flour and salt, nuts and vanilla.
Mix well. Spread 2/3 batter in a thin layer in an ungreased 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch pan.
Spread the cherry pie filling on top of batter, spreading to edges.
Drop remaining batter in small bits on top of the filling.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes.
Cool completely and cut into squares.
Makes 60 (1 3/4 x 1 1/2-inch) pieces.