Catholic Recipe: Walnut Fingers

These bar cookies are made in two steps. They are cut in the shape of fingers, 1 inch by 2 1/2 inches.

DIRECTIONS

Cream shortening. Gradually stir in 1/2 cup brown sugar, beating until well blended. Add 1 cup flour, working with a wooden spoon until mixture is crumbly. Turn out dough into an ungreased 8 x 8 x 2-inch cake pan. Spread and press down evenly into bottom of pan. Bake about 25 minutes, or until light brown, at 300°. Remove from oven and set aside. Combine remaining 1 cup brown sugar with eggs in a mixing bowl; beat well. Stir in 2 tablespoons flour and remaining ingredients; blend thoroughly. Spread mixture evenly over the baked layer. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into fingers 1 inch wide by 2-1/2 inches long. Makes about 2 dozen cookies.