Coconut Pie Bars

If you like coconut you will like these.

Cream butter in a medium mixing bowl , gradually add 1 / 4 cup sugar , beating until light and fluffy.

Press mixture evenly into a lightly greased 9-inch square baking pan.

Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.

In a large mixing bowl , combine remaining sugar , flour and baking powder.

Stir in beaten eggs and vanilla , mixing well.

Add coconut and pecans , stir well.

Spread coconut mixture evenly over baked mixture.

Bake at 350 for 25 minutes.

Cool and cut into 2 x 1 inch bars.

butter, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, eggs, vanilla, flaked coconut, pecans