found it!

I've been unable to find my mom's recipe for Walnut Slice but  just the other day whilst thumbing through some old cookbooks there it was in a church cookbook!  I was thrilled and very much enjoyed looking through the cookbook with all the names of the contributors ... like taking a trip back in time.  This cookbook must be 40 years old!  Anyway, now that I've found it, not only have I made the dainties but I'm going to share the recipe. 

 MOM'S WALNUT SLICE

1 cup flour

1/2 cup butter

Blend the 2 ingredients and pack into an ungreased 8" square cake pan.  Bake at 350 for 5 minutes.

2 eggs

1 cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 cup walnuts

1/2 cup coconut

Beat eggs and add sugar, followed by the flour, baking powder, and salt.  Add nuts and coconut and spread on top of the shortbread base.  Bake in a moderate oven (350) for 25 minutes.  If desired a thin butter icing may be spread over the top while warm - I always add the icing.

Mom was a very good cook and even better at baking.  When she baked I doubt she ever had a failure.  In case you're wondering .... I did not inherit her skill.