Paradise bars Recipe - Los Angeles Times

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups (6.4 ounces) flour
• 2 cups light brown sugar
• 2 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 1/3 cup (1.4 ounces) flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
• 2 cups pecan pieces