Ingredients

⅔cupall purpose flour

1tspbaking powder

½cupground walnuts

¼tspsalt

¼cupshortening

1cupbrown sugar,packed

1egg

1tspvanilla extract

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.

In a large bowl, cream the shortening, brown sugar, vanilla, and eggs.

In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, walnuts, baking powder, and salt.

Slowly add to the egg mixture, stirring until well blended. Spread dough evenly into the prepared pan.

Bake for 20 to 24 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.