1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. flour
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. coconut
1 c. nuts (opt.)

Mix first 3 ingredients until crumbly and pat into 8"x12" pan and bake for 10 minutes in 350 degree oven. Beat eggs and add sugar; stir in other ingredients. Spread over first layer and return to oven to bake 20 minutes more.