Tom Thumb Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. shortening
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. coconut
1 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Combine shortening and salt.
Add 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 cup flour.
Press into an 8 x 12 x 2-inch pan.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 15 minutes.
Add 1 cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla to beaten eggs.
Beat until thick and foamy.
Add 2 tablespoons flour, baking powder, salt, coconut and nuts.
Mix well.
Spread over baked mixture.
Return to oven and bake an additional 25 minutes.
Cool.