1 yellow cake mix
1 pkg. instant coconut pudding mix
1 stick butter
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 c. flour
2 eggs
1 tsp. milk
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. nuts
1 (8 oz.) pkg. chopped dates
3/4 c. coconut

Mix together first 4 ingredients until crumbles. Reserve 1 cup. Press the rest into greased 9 x 13 inch pan and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Mix together rest of ingredients, adding nuts, dates and coconut last. Pour into pan over baked part and sprinkle reserved cup of topping over top. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Cool and cut into bars or squares.