Dolly Madison Bars Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut (optional)