Southern Praline Bars
["1/2 c. shortening", "1 1/2 c. brown sugar", "2 eggs", "1 1/2 c. sifted flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. salt", "2 tsp. vanilla", "3/4 c. chopped pecans", "Praline Frosting (recipe follows)"]
["Melt shortening in 2-quart saucepan.", "Add remaining ingredients, except frosting, and mix well.", "Spread in greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.", "Cool slightly in pan on rack.", "Spread with Praline Frosting.", "When cool, cut into bars.", "Makes about 2 1/2 dozen."]
["shortening", "brown sugar", "eggs", "flour", "baking powder", "salt", "vanilla", "pecans", "Frosting"]