Southern Pecan Bars

Ingredients:

1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 eggs
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons flour
Pinch salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups coconut, optional
1/2 to 1 cup pecans

Directions:

Mix first 4 ingredients together to make a smooth paste and pat into a greased baking pan. Bake 10 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Cool while preparing topping.
Beat eggs; add sugar and vanilla. Beat again.

Mix flour, salt, and baking powder. Sift over coconut and pecans then add to egg mixture. Pour onto baked crust. Bake 20 to 25 minutes at 350 degrees.