Brown Sugar Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar, divided
1 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 eggs, well beaten
2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. flaked coconut
1 c. chopped nuts (any kind)

Preparation

Cream the shortening with 1/2 cup of the brown sugar. Continue to beat until well blended.
Add 1 cup of flour, working mixture with a wooden spoon.
Spread in an ungreased 8 x 8-inch cake pan, pressing down evenly.
Bake at 300\u00b0 for 25 minutes or until light brown.
Remove from oven and set aside.