Butter Chews

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and sugar; blend in flour.
2. 2
   Pat into bottom of a well-greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
3. 3
   Bake at 350° for 15 minutes.
4. 4
   In a bowl, beat egg whites until stiff and set aside.
5. 5
   Beat egg yolks until thick; add brown sugar and beat well.
6. 6
   Stir in nuts and coconut; fold in egg whites and spread over baked crust.
7. 7
   Return to oven and bake 25 or 30 minutes longer.
8. 8
   Remove from oven, cool in pan, dust with confectioners sugar.