Party Chews

1 cup margarine

2 cups flour

3 cups brown sugar, divided

4 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 cups coconut

2 cups crispy rice cereal

1 cup nuts of choice

For the bottom layer, combine margarine, flour and 1 cup brown sugar. Pat into a 9-by-13-inch cake pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes. For the top layer, beat eggs; add 2 cups brown sugar, salt, coconut, crispy rice cereal and nuts. Mix well and spread on bottom crust. Bake at 325 degrees for 20-25 minutes.