Holiday Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Combine shortening, salt and 1 cup brown sugar; cream well. Add 1 cup flour and blend.
Spread in 8 x 12-inch pan and bake at 325\u00b0 for 20 minutes.
Add remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar and vanilla to eggs and beat until thick and foamy.
Add 2 tablespoons flour and baking powder; blend well.
Add coconut and nuts. Spread over first mixture and bake at 325\u00b0 for 25 minutes.
Cut in squares while warm.