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Tom Thumb Treats

By: Virginia Mellinger

"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!"

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (1)

Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
35 Min

Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 42 servings

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 flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

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. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 325 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
In a mixing 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.