Prune Squares

Directions

1. 1
   Cook prunes, 3/4 cup sugar and water together until tender. Sift flour, salt and soda together.
2. 2
   Cream butter, gradually adding 1 cup of sugar; beat well.
3. 3
   Blend in dry ingredients.
4. 4
   Stir in pecans and coconut.
5. 5
   Press 3 cups of this mixture in bottom and halfway up sides of greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
6. 6
   Bake at 400° for 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Spread prune mixture over crust and sprinkle rest of crumbs over top.
8. 8
   Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
9. 9
   Cool.
10. 10
    Cut in squares.
11. 11
    Top with whipped cream.