Pecan Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening (1/2 of this margarine)
3/4 c. confectioners sugar
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 c. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Cream shortening and confectioners sugar. Blend in 1 1/2 cups flour.
Press evenly in bottom of ungreased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes.
Mix remaining ingredients.
Spread over hot baked layer and bake 20 minutes longer.
Cool; cut into squares.