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Tom Thumb Treats
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 42
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!
Ingredients:
1 cup king arthur unbleached 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 king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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. Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.
By RecipeOfHealth.com