Originally Published:
Like Mama Used to Make . . . and More, 1986
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PECAN SQUARES
CRUST:
1 1/4 c. flour
1 stick butter (may be left frozen)
1/4 c. sugar
FILLING:
2 eggs
1 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. coconut (optional)
1 c. nuts (pecan or walnut), processed small, but not too fine
1 t. vanilla
1/4 t. baking powder
rind and juice of 1 small or 1/2 large lemon

Put flour, butter and sugar together in processor (cut butter into chunks); process until very fine grained and no chunks are left in container. Pour into pan, press firmly with hand. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. (This quantity is for 9 x 9" pan.) Mix together filling ingredients, pour over cooled crust and bake 25-30 minutes more at 350°. Cut when cool, not cold.