Coconut Squares

This recipe is from my girlfriends mom. She used to make these when we were kids. I have had this recipe for a long time and just recently ran across it. If you like coconut, you will like these.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1⁄2 cup margarine, softened
• 1  cup flour
• 1  tablespoon brown sugar
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 1 1⁄2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1  cup coconut
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped  nuts
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder

Directions

1. Combine the first three ingredients and pack the mixture into a buttered 8 inch square pan.
2. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
3. Combine ALL remaining ingredients and pour over baked layer.
4. Return to oven and bake 30 minutes longer.
5. Cool completely and cut into squares.