Walnut Squares

By MammaB

Rich cookie bar dessert

Ingredients

• Crust:
• 1/2 lb. butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 cups sifted flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• Middle layer:
• 4 eggs
• 1 lb brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 lb chopped nuts (save 1 cup for topping)
• 1 small package (7 oz) coconut
• Frosting:
• 1 cup butter
• 1 lb powdered sugar
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 1 tsp vanilla

Preparation

Step 1

Crust:

Cream together. Knead and press into large jelly roll pan. Bake at 300 degrees for 15 minutes


Middle Layer:

Beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add remaining ingredients. Spread over shortbread. Bake at 300 degrees for 15 minutes; then 350 degrees for 5 minutes. Cool completely

Frosting:
Cream together. Spread over bake bars. Sprinkle the reserved 1 cup of nuts.