1/2 c. soft shortening
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg
2 tbsp. water

With a fork mix shortening, flour, sugar and salt until consistency of corn meal. Mix egg and water. Press into 12 x 8 x 2 inch baking dish. Bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees.

2 eggs
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts

Beat eggs. Add rest of ingredients. Mix well. Spread over baked layer. Bake 30-40 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool in dish. Cut into 32 slices.