1 stick butter
1 box (1 lb.) brown sugar
3 eggs
2 c. self-rising flour
2 tsp. vanilla flavoring
8 oz. coconut
3/4 c. nuts (optional)

Mix all ingredients together and bake in a greased pan, 8 x 12 inches and 3 inches deep in a 300 degree oven for 40 minutes. Cool and cut into squares.

To substitute plain flour for self-rising, add 1 teaspoon baking powder for each cup of flour.