CHEWY COCONUT BARS 
1/2 c. butter, softened
1 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed, divided
1 1/4 c. flour, divided
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. coconut
1 c. nuts

In medium bowl beat butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 cup flour; mix. Press into 9"x13"x2" pan. Bake 12 minutes in 375 degree oven.

In medium bowl beat eggs, stir in vanilla, coconut and nuts. Add 1/4 cup flour and 1 cup sugar. Spread on crust and bake 20 minutes more. Remove from oven. Cool slightly on rack. Cut into bars. Leave in pan to cool. Makes 36 bars.

 

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