Coconut Chew Bars

These were another Elsie favorite at Thackeray picnic's in Etna, CA.

Ingredients:

3/4 c powdered sugar
3/4 c shortening
1 1/2 c flour

 Heat oven to 350°.  Mix and press into an un greased 9X13.  Bake crust for 12-15 minutes.

Mix remaining ingredients:

1 c brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 t baking powder
2 T flour
1/2 t vanilla
1/2 t salt
1/2 c chopped nuts
1/2 c coconut.

Pour over baked crust layer.  Cook 20 minutes.    Cool, Cut, Frost

Frosting:

1 1/2 c powdered sugar
2 T butter
3 T orange juice
1 t lemon juice