1 1/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar
2 c. flour
1/2 c. soft butter
1/2 c. coconut
1/2 c. nuts (optional)
1 egg, beaten
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine sugars, flour, and butter. Mix as for pastry. Combine 2 cups of the mixture with coconut and nuts. Press lightly in bottom of a greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Set aside. Combine remaining ingredients. Stir in remaining butter and flour mixture and spread over first layer in pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

While still warm, frost with a thin powdered sugar glaze. Cut into bars when cool.