9x13 pan

BOTTOM LAYER:

1/2 c. soft shortening
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar

Mix this together. Stir in 1 cup sifted flour. Press into ungreased pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

TOP LAYER:

Beat well 2 eggs. Stir in and mix well: 1 tsp. vanilla

Mix together and add: 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt

Mix in: 1 c. slivered almonds

Spread on top of bottom layer and return to oven for 25 minutes.