Praline Squares

This is a recipe from my mom. It is a good-tasting, simple dessert that I remember looking forward to the times when my mom would make it.

• 1/4 cup shortening (melted)
• 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In mixing bowl, blend sugar with melted shortening; allow to cool. Stir in egg. Mix dry ingredients and add to the shortening mixture. Stir in vanilla and pecans. Spread in 8x8-inch greased and floured pan (or you can double the recipe and use a 9x13-inch pan). Bake for 25 minues, until light touch with finger leaves slight imprint. Don't overbake! Cut into squares while still warm.