1/3 c. shortening
1/3 c. sugar
3/4 c. flour
2 eggs
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. coconut
1 c. dates or nuts or 1/2 c. of each

Mix the first three items and bake in 8 x 8 x 2 inch pan in 350 degree oven for 8 minutes. Mix the rest of the ingredients and pour over other mixture. Bake 30 minutes in 325 degree oven.