BOTTOM LAYER:

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. milk

TOP LAYER:

2 eggs
1 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 (3 1/2 oz.) flaked coconut (1 1/3 c.)
1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts

FOR BOTTOM LAYER: Cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix together flour and salt. Add to creamed mixture. Stir in milk. Pat evenly in greased 9 inch square pan. Bake in 325 degree oven for 20 minutes until light brown. Remove from oven.

TOP LAYER: Combine eggs, brown sugar and vanilla, beat until mixture thickens. Sift together salt, flour and baking powder; add to egg mixture. Mix well, stir in coconut and pecans. Spread evenly over baked bottom layer. Bake in 325 degree oven for about 20 minutes until golden brown. Let cool, cut in 2 1/4 x 1 inch bars. Makes 3 dozen.