Fruited Caramel Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. fruit cocktail
1/4 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 Tbsp. white sugar

Preparation

Cream shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla until light and fluffy.
Sift in dry ingredients.
Add drained fruit and nuts. Turn mixture into well greased 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan.
Combine melted butter and sugar and pour over top of batter.
Bake at 350\u00b0
for 45 minutes.