1 c. butter
1 lb. brown sugar
4 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. coconut
1 c. nuts, chopped
1 c. Maraschino cherries, sliced
1 c. dates or raisins
1 c. chocolate chips

In a double broiler, put butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla and salt. Stir until everything is thoroughly melted and mixed together. Remove from heat. Add flour, baking powder and coconut. Mix well. Add nuts, cherries, dates or raisins. Let cool. Stir in chocolate chips. Put in greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 325 degrees for about 40 minutes. Cool and cut into bars.