Canteen Cookie Bars
By Yankee Magazine|Mar 24 2003|
Yield
2 dozen 2-inch bars
Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons flour
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup sifted flour
1-1/2 cups shredded coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup nuts, coarsely chopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Combine shortening and salt. Add 1/2 cup of the brown sugar and cream well. Add the 1 cup flour and blend. Spread in a greased 12×8-inch pan. Bake for 20 minutes, or until firm and golden brown. Add remaining 1 cup brown sugar and the vanilla to the eggs, beating until thick and foamy. Then add the 2 tablespoons flour, baking powder, coconut, and nuts and blend. Spread over baked mixture. Return to oven and bake for 25 minutes. Cool and cut into small bars.
