1 1/2 c. DelMonte bite size pitted prunes
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. sugar
1 1/3 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 c. flaked coconut
Powdered sugar

Place prunes in saucepan; add water to 1/2-inch above fruit. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and chop prunes; set aside. Mix butter, sugar and 1 cup flour until crumbly. Press into greased 9-inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

Sift remaining 1/3 cup flour with baking powder and salt. Gradually beat brown sugar into eggs, lemon juice and vanilla. Add flour mixture, mix well. Stir in prunes, nuts and coconut. Spread over baked base. Bake at 350 degrees, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool; cut into bars. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. 24 bars.