PECAN CRUNCH BARS
- ¼ C. shortening
- ½ C. brown sugar
- 1 C. sifted flour
- 2 T. flour
- ½ tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 C. brown sugar
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 1 C. shredded coconut
- 1 C. chopped Texas pecans
First layer: Cream together shortening and brown sugar until light. Add sifted flour. Mix until crumbly. Press mixture evenly in greased pan (7 x 11 x 1½ inch). Bake at 350 degrees F. for 15 minutes. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix together eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla. Combine with dry ingredients and mix well. Add shredded coconut and chopped pecans. Pour the second layer on top of the first as soon as it comes from the oven. Bake about 30 minutes longer. Cut into 24 bars.