Yum Yum Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. margarine
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs, separated
1 T. cold water
1 t. vanilla extract
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
1 pkg. chocolate chips
1 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. very finely chopped nuts

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
In a mixing bowl, cream together margarine, sugar, egg yolks and water.
Beat well with electric mixer; add vanilla.
Sift flour, baking soda and salt together; fold into batter; mix well.
Press dough into bottom of a greased 9 x 13-inch pan.
Pour entire package of chocolate chips over dough, the press into dough.
In another bowl, beat 2 egg whites until stiff; add 1 cup brown sugar and beat well.
Spread mixture over chocolate chips making peaks and swirls.
Sprinkle with finely chopped nuts.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 minutes.
Cool completely before cutting.
Store in an airtight container.