Layer Cookies

Layer 1: 1/2 c Crisco

1 c White sugar

2 Egg yolks; beaten

1/2 ts Salt

1 1/2 c Flour; sifted

1 ts Baking powder

Layer 2: 1 c Brown sugar

1 ts Vanilla

1 Egg white

3/4 c Nuts; chopped

Layer 1: Cream crisco and sugar. Add egg yolks and mix well. Add flour, baking powder and salt mixing well. Lastly, add the vanilla. Spread in a well greased pan and spread with the 2nd layer. Layer 2: Beat egg white until stiff. Add brown sugar and vanilla. After spreading this on the first layer, sprinkle nuts on top of the last mixture. Bake 30 minutes at 350~F oven. Makes 2 dozen bars or more. -----