TOM THUMB TREATS

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This recipe from my mother-in-law dates back to the 1930's. My husband makes them just once a year, at Christmas, but they are worth waiting for!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
TOPPING:
2 eggs
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and salt. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. , In a bowl, beat eggs, brown sugar and vanilla until foamy. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the egg mixture. Stir in coconut and nuts. Spread over crust. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.