These rich, chewy bars keep soft and delicious for days in a tightly covered jar.

1/4 c. butter, butter, shortening, or vegetable oil
1 c. light brown sugar (packed)
1 egg
3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. chopped pecans (or walnuts)
1/4 c. coconut

Heat oven to 350 degrees. If using butter, butter or shortening, melt over low heat. Remove form heat; stir in sugar until blended; cool. If using oil, just blend oil and sugar. Stir in egg. Measure flour by dipping method or by sifting. Stir flour, baking powder and salt together; blend. Mix in vanilla and nuts. Spread in well-greased square pan, 8 x 8 x 2 inches. Bake for 25 minutes. Do not over bake! Cut in bars while warm. (Makes about 18 bars about 2 1/2 x 1 inch.)

If using self-rising flour, omit salt and reduce baking powder to 1/2 teaspoon.