Coconut Chews
I make these for my dad all the time, he generally burns his tongue on them because he can't wait to taste them! i got this recipe from the betty crocker cookbook.
Steps
Heat oven to 350.
Mix powdered sugar and shortening.
Stir in 1 1 / 2 cups of flour.
Press in ungreased oblong pan 13x9x2 inches.
Bake until golden brown , 12 to 15 minutes.
Mix remaining ingredients.
Spread over baked layer.
Bake 20 minutes.
Cool.
Frost with orange lemon frosting if desired.
Ingredients
powdered sugar, shortening, all-purpose flour, eggs, brown sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla, walnuts, flaked coconut, margarine, orange juice, lemon juice