Tom Thumb Bars

1/2 cup butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup flour

2 eggs
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 TBS flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1-1/2 cup coconut
1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans), if desired

1.  Mix 1/2 cup butter, salt, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 cup flour together.  Pour in a greased and floured 9x13 inch baking dish.  Bake at 325℉ for 15 minutes.

2.  While crust is baking, in a small bowl whip the eggs until thick and foamy.  Add 1 cup brown sugar and vanilla.  Beat together.

3.  Add 2 TBS flour, baking powder, coconut, and nuts if desired and mix well.  Spread on baked mixture (You don't want it to be cool add pretty soon after it comes out of oven) and return to oven and bake for about 25 more minutes.

from Betty