NATALIA DREAM BARS (by Amy Noblilt)

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One-half cup butter or margarine
One-half cup sugar
One-half cup brown sugar (packed)
One cup flour
One-and-one-half cup coconut
One-and-one-half pecans (chopped)
One-fourth teaspoon salt
One teaspoon baking powder
Two eggs
Two tablespoons melted margarine
Two tablespoons flour
One cup firmly packed brown sugar
Two teaspoons vanilla
Confection sugar - sprinkle on top

In medium bowl mix one-half cup brown sugar, one-half cup margarine and one cup flour with finger tips or fork until crumbly. Pat into a 8x12 baking pan, covering bottom, bake for 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cool. Meanwhile, mix one cup brown sugar, eggs, two tablespoon flour, baking powder and vanilla. Beat well. Add coconut and pecans. Pour over crust, spreading over crust evenly. Bake 20 minutes.