Coconut Chocolate Meringue Bits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. butter
1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs, separated
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate bits
1 c. grated coconut
3/4 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Combine butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, sugar, egg yolks and vanilla; beat for 2 minutes at medium speed.
Add sifted dry ingredients.
Pat dough into greased pan.
Sprinkle with chocolate bits, coconut and nuts.
Beat egg whites until fluffy.
Add 1 cup brown sugar gradually; beat until stiff.
Spread over top.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Cool; cut into bars.
Yields 50 servings.