Mrs. Kolbert's Coconut Bars

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350F.

2. 2

   In a bowl with a fork stir together 1/2 cup of the brown sugar, 1 cup of the flour, and the butter until the mixture is combined well, press the mixture evenly onto the bottom of a 13-by 9-inch baking pan, and bake it in the middle of the oven for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   In the bowl with the fork combine the remaining 1 cup brown sugar, the remaining 3 tablespoons flour, the coconut, the almonds, the eggs, the vanilla, and the salt and blend the mixture well.

4. 4

   Spread the coconut mixture evenly over the crust and bake the mixture for 20 minutes, or until it is pale golden.

5. 5

   Cut the mixture into 48 bars and let the bar cool completely in the pan on a rack.

6. 6

   The coconut bars may be made 1 month in advance and kept frozen in airtight containers.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.