Cookie Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 tsp. salt
2-1/2 cup pastry flour
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking powder

Topping Ingredients
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 egg white
3/4 cup chopped nuts

Directions
Mix cookie ingredients together until smooth. Spread a 1/2 inch thick layer in a shallow baking pan. Combine and evenly mix topping ingredients. Cover cookie mixture with topping.

Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes. Makes 5 dozen.