Tom Thumb Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Combine shortening, salt and 1/2 cup brown sugar.
Cream thoroughly.
Add 1 cup flour and blend.
Spread this mixture in an 8 x 12-inch pan (greased).
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 minutes or less. Check when light brown.
Take out of oven and add 1 cup brown sugar and vanilla to beaten eggs.
Beat until foamy.
Add 2 tablespoons flour, baking powder, coconut and nuts.
Blend and spread over first mixture.
Return to oven and bake 25 minutes until brown. Cool and cut into squares.