Laun/Pruett Recipe Collection
Manu's Dream Bars

Bottom layer:
Mix together thoroughly:
1/2 c. soft shortening (half butter)
1/2 c. brown sugar

Stir in:
1 c. flour

Press and flatten with hand to cover bottom of ungreased 13 x 9 oblong pan. Bake 10 min at 350

Almond coconut:
Beat well:
2 eggs
1 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix together and stir in:
2 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 t. salt

Mix in :
1 c. moist sweetened coconut
1 c. cut up almonds or other nuts

Return to over and bake 25 min more until topping is golden brown. Cool slightly. Cut into bars.

Recipe Contributed by Mary Ann Laun