Tom Thumb Cookie Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Combine shortening and salt, add 1/2 cup of brown sugar. Cream thoroughly.
Add 1 cup flour and blend.
Spread mixture in baking pan that is greased.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 15 minutes.
Add remaining 1 cup of brown sugar and vanilla to the well beaten eggs.
Beat until thick and foamy.
Then add 2 tablespoons flour, baking powder, coconut, nuts and blend.
Spread this over baked mixture.
Return to oven (325\u00b0) and bake 25 minutes.
Cool and cut into bars.
Use 8 x 12-inch pan.