Tom Thumb Cookie Bars
["1/2 c. shortening", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 1/2 c. brown sugar", "2 Tbsp. flour", "1 c. coconut", "1 c. flour, sifted", "1 tsp. vanilla", "2 eggs, well beaten", "1/2 tsp. baking powder", "1 c. nuts"]
["Combine shortening and salt, add 1/2 cup of brown sugar. Cream thoroughly.", "Add 1 cup flour and blend.", "Spread mixture in baking pan that is greased.", "Bake at 325\u00b0 for 15 minutes.", "Add remaining 1 cup of brown sugar and vanilla to the well beaten eggs.", "Beat until thick and foamy.", "Then add 2 tablespoons flour, baking powder, coconut, nuts and blend.", "Spread this over baked mixture.", "Return to oven (325\u00b0) and bake 25 minutes.", "Cool and cut into bars.", "Use 8 x 12-inch pan."]
["shortening", "salt", "brown sugar", "flour", "coconut", "flour", "vanilla", "eggs", "baking powder", "nuts"]