TOM THUMBS 
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 tbsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. coconut
3/4 c. nuts

Cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar. Sift flour with baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture. Spread in greased 9x9 inch pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes.

Beat (with clean beaters) the eggs, sugar, vanilla thoroughly until light. Add 2 tablespoons flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, coconut and nuts. Spread over baked dough; return to oven and bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes.

My Mother made these every Christmas without exception.

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