Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease an 8x8 baking dish.

Step 2

Add butter to a large saucepan over medium- high heat. Once butter begins to boil, continuously swirl pan to prevent burning. Continue until butter darkens to an amber color, then remove from heat.

Step 3

Add the brown sugar to the warm butter and stir until fully integrated. Mix in the eggs and vanilla.

Step 4

Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet ingredients. Stir until combined.

Step 5

Fold coconut into the batter and then transfer to the prepared baking dish.

Step 6

Bake for 40-45 minutes, covering with foil for the last 10 minutes. Let bars fully cool before slicing.