Pecan Caramel Squares

Photo: flickr user megan.chromik

Ingredients

1 cup flour

2 tablespoons brown sugar - (packed)

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup butter

1 1/2 cups coarsely-chopped pecans

1/2 cup shredded coconut

2 cups brown sugar - (packed)

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons flour

Preparation

For the Bottom Layer: Combine flour, sugar and salt in medium bowl. Cut butter into mixture until fine and grainy. Press this crumbly mixture into lightly greased 8-inch-square pan. Bake at 350 degrees 10 minutes.

For the Top Layer: Combine pecans, coconut, sugar, eggs, vanilla and flour, using wooden spoon to blend. Spread mixture over baked bottom layer. Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes.

Remove and cool before cutting. (Slightly chilled or semi-frozen squares cut better.)

This recipe yields 12 (2-inch) squares.