1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 c. sifted flour

Combine ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Spread evenly in 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" x 3/4" pan. Bake in moderate oven, 350 degrees, for 15 to 18 minutes (watch carefully). Remove from oven. Cover evenly with Coconut Topping.

Return at once to oven. Continue baking in moderate oven, 325 degrees, for 20 minutes longer. Remove from oven and place pan on cooling rack. Cool 5 minutes and cut in 2" bars.

COCONUT TOPPING:

1 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. shredded coconut
2 eggs, well beaten
2 tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts
1/2 tsp. baking powder

Combine sugar, eggs and extract. Beat until light and fluffy. Sift dry ingredients. Add to eggs. Beat well. Add coconut and nuts. Blend.