COCONUT BARS (joan madsen/audree nielson)

CRUST:

2 cubes butter 

1/2 C cornstarch

2 C flour

1/4 t salt

1/3 C sugar

FILLING:

1/2 t baking powder

4 eggs

2 C brown sugar

2 C chopped nuts

1 T flour

2 t vanilla

1 bag coconut

FROSTING:

1 cube butter, softened

8 oz cream cheese

2 C powdered sugar

1 t vanilla

FOR CRUST:

Work together all crust ingredients and put in 9x12 baking dish.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes.

FOR FILLING:

Mix together all filling ingredients and pour over crust.  Bake at 300 degrees for 20 minutes then bake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes.

FOR FROSTING:

Mix together all frosting ingredients and frost bars after they have cooled.