- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- FILLING:
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Stir in flour. Add cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, until a soft dough forms. Press into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, eggs and vanilla; mix well. Add flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in the coconut and nuts. Spread over crust. Bake for 25-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool before cutting.