C.'s Famous Coconut Chews

3/4 Cups Powdered Sugar
3/4 Cups shortening (half margarine or butter, softened)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose* or whole wheat flour
1 cup packed brown sugar (dark or light)
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup walnuts (I prefer to use chocolate chips and white chocolate chips[each 1/2 cup,] it's quite delicious!)
1/2 cup flaked coconut

Heat oven to 350°. Mix powdered sugar and shortening. Stir in 1 1/2 cups flour. Press firmly in an un-greased baking pan, 13x9x2 inches bake 12-15 minutes.

Mix remaining ingredients. Spread over baked layer. Bake 20 minutes; cool.  Cut into bars, 3x1 inch.

*Self-rising flour can be used in this recipe