Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup flaked coconut
- 6 oz. semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Cream butter with the peanut butter thoroughly; add 1/2 cup brown sugar gradually, beating until fluffy.
- Add 1 cup flour in halves, mixing until blended after each addition. Press evenly into a greased 9x9x2 baking pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, beat eggs, extract, and 1 cup brown sugar until thick. Add a mixture of 1/3 cup flour and the baking powder; beat until blended.
- Stir in coconut and chocolate pieces. Spread evenly over partially baked layer in pan.
- Return to oven and bake 30 minutes.
- Cool completely and cut into squares or bars.
