(1)Pre-heat oven to 350 f. Lightly grease a 13 x 9 inch baking pan; set aside.
(2)In a large mixing bowl, mix together brown sugar and flour.
(3)Using a pastry cutter or two knives, cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Remove 1 cup of mixture and set aside.
(4)To mixture in large bowl, add baking powder and salt. Using a fork, lightly beat in vanilla, milk and egg.
(5)Continue beating until a smooth batter forms. Pour batter into prepared baking pan.
(6)In a small bowl, combine the chocolate chips and walnuts. Fold in coconut.
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(7)Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture over top of batter in pan. Sprinkle with the chocolate chips and walnuts.
(8)Using a long flat spatula, spread topping evenly over the top of the batter in pan.
(9)Bake bars for 35 min or until a skewer inserted in center comes out clean.
(10)Transfer pan to a wire rack. Cool bars in pan completely before slicing.
(11)Using a serrated knife, cut into 24 bars. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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