Butter Chews - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. butter
3 T. sugar
1 1/2 c. flour
3 egg yolks, beaten
2 1/4 c. brown sugar
1 c. nuts, chopped
3/4 c. shredded coconut
3 egg, whites stiffly beaten
confectioners sugar

Preparation

Cream the butter, add sugar, and beat well.
Then blend thoroughly with the flour.
Pat mixture into a greased cake pan and bake in a moderately hot oven, 375\u00b0 for 15 minutes, or until a delicate brown.
Now add the brown sugar to the beaten egg yolks and blend in well.
Add chopped nuts and coconut, then fold in the beaten egg whites.
Pour over baked mixture and return to the oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
Cut into 1 in. squares and dust with confectioners sugar.
Makes 35 squares.