Walnut Shortbread Squares

A recipe Mom got from Five Roses Flour. It was my favorite cookie at holiday time (or anytime).

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 18

Ingredients

• Crust

• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 2  cups  sifted all-purpose flour

• Topping

• 3  cups brown sugar
• 1  cup flaked coconut
• 1  cup  chopped walnuts
• 3  beaten eggs
• 1  tablespoon flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder

Directions

1. For crust, preheat oven to 275F; crumble ingredients together until well mixed; Press into a greased 9x13 pan and bake in a slow oven (275F) for 8 minutes; increase temp to 375F and top with second mixture and continue baking.
2. For topping: Mix all ingredients well; spread mixture over the partially baked crust and continue baking in a moderate oven (375F) until well set and slightly browned, about 30 minutes; cool and cut into squares.