Butter Chews - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. butter, softened
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
2 c. light brown sugar
3 eggs, separated
1 c. nuts (chopped)
3/4 c. coconut

Preparation

Cream butter and sugar; blend in flour.
Pat into bottom of a well-greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 minutes.
In a bowl, beat egg whites until stiff and set aside.
Beat egg yolks until thick; add brown sugar and beat well.
Stir in nuts and coconut; fold in egg whites and spread over baked crust.
Return to oven and bake 25 or 30 minutes longer.
Remove from oven, cool in pan, dust with confectioners sugar.