Congress Squares

Newspaper Clipping {courtesy Jane A}

Line a 13x9" pan with rich, plain pastry rolled 1/8" thick, lining sides to height of 1".

Filling:
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups raisins {see notes}
2 cups brown sugar
1 tbsp melted butter
3 tbsp flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup choped pecans or walnuts
1 1/2 cups shredded coconut

Method:
In a medium bowl, mix ingredients in order given {but see notes below}.  Turn into pastry-lined pan & bake at 400 F for 18-20 miinutes having pan at exact center of oven.  Cut into 1 1/2" or 2" squares when cold.

Notes:
1) This filling is reminiscent of a thick butter tart filling which accounts for its popularity, especially since the whole business is done in one fell swoop.
2) Currants or dates may be substituted for the raisins OR a combination of raisins, currants & chopped dates may be used.
3) My secretary, Eleanor, says she thinks she would like the addition of 1 tbsp lemon juice or a little grated lemon rind, however, as I watched these being gobbled up, I decided not to make any changes.
4) If desired, these could be cut into 3" squares while warm & served as dessert with a little whipped cream or ice cream or white cream cheese.

{My question:  What other color of cream cheese is there??}