Pecan Fingers

Crust:

1/2 cup margarine

1/4 cup shortening

3/4 cup powdered sugar

1-1/2 cup flour

Filling:

1 cup light or dark brown sugar

2 eggs

1/2 tsp. baking powder

2 tbsp. flour

1/2 tsp. vanilla

1 cup pecans, chopped

Blend margarine and shortening until creamy. Add powdered sugar; mix well. Add flour; mix well.

Press dough evenly in bottom of ungreased 9x13 inch pan about 1/2 inch up sides. Bake in preheated 350F oven for 12-15 minutes or until light brown.

In medium bowl, stir filling ingredients together very gently with fork. Do not beat; just stir gently until well mixed. Pour filling over hot crust and spread evenly. Bake for 20 minutes. Cool; cut into 1x3 inch bars.

Makes 36

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