Bars:

1/2 c. (1 stick) butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. all-purpose flour

Mix butter, salt, brown sugar and flour together. Pat into an ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan.

Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes or until slightly brown.

Topping:

1 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs, beaten
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. coconut
1 c. chopped nuts

Blend ingredients and spread over the first layer in the pan.

Bake at 350°F for another 15-20 minutes. Cut into bars while still warm.

Makes 2 dozen bars.