Chewy Raisin-Walnut Shortbread Bars - California Raisins

Ingredients

• 1 1 / 4 Cups all-purpose flour
• 1 / 2 Cup sugar
• 1 / 2 Cup butter or margarine
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 / 2 Cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 Teaspoon vanilla
• 1 / 8 Teaspoon baking soda
• 1 Cup chopped walnuts
• 1 Cup California raisins
• 1 / 2 Cup flaked coconut (optional)