Coconut Squares

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter....softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup flour...sifted
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup walnuts...chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Cream together butter, 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in 1 cup sifted flour. Pat into bottom of a 9 inch square pan.

Bake at 350* for 15 minutes or til lightly browned. Beat eggs slightly, add vanilla. Gradually add 1 cup brown sugar beating til blended. Add 2 tablespoons flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir in coconut and chopped walnuts.

Spread over baked layer. Bake about 20 minutes longer or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool and cut into squares.