Tom Thumb Treats

Name: Tom Thumb Treats
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup shortening; 2 eggs; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut; 1 cup chopped walnuts

12 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1

In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and salt. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
2

In a bowl, beat eggs, brown sugar and vanilla until foamy. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the egg mixture. Stir in coconut and nuts. Spread over crust. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.