1/2 c. soft shortening (half butter)
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. sifted flour

Mix together thoroughly the above 3 ingredients. Press and flatten with hand to bottom of ungreased 13"x9" oblong pan. Bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees.

TOPPING:

2 eggs
1 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. moist cocoa
1 c. cut up almonds (opt.)

Beat eggs well. Stir in brown sugar and vanilla. Mix and stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Mix in cocoa and almonds, if desired. Pour over and return to oven. Bake 25 minutes more until topping is golden brown. Cool slightly, then cut into 1"x3" squares. Makes 2 1/2 dozen.