Butter Chews

Directions

1. 1
   Cream the butter, add sugar, and beat well.
2. 2
   Then blend thoroughly with the flour.
3. 3
   Pat mixture into a greased cake pan and bake in a moderately hot oven, 375° for 15 minutes, or until a delicate brown.
4. 4
   Now add the brown sugar to the beaten egg yolks and blend in well.
5. 5
   Add chopped nuts and coconut, then fold in the beaten egg whites.
6. 6
   Pour over baked mixture and return to the oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
7. 7
   Cut into 1 in. squares and dust with confectioners sugar.
8. 8
   Makes 35 squares.