Macaroon Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar.
2. 2
   Beat in egg yolks, one at a time.
3. 3
   Gently beat in flour and salt.
4. 4
   Stir in 1 cup of coconut, nuts and rind.
5. 5
   Spread in 13 x 9-inch pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or golden brown on edges.
6. 6
   Beat egg whites; add cream of tartar until foamy throughout.
7. 7
   Gradually add remaining sugar, beating after each addition.
8. 8
   Beat in juice and beat until stiff peaks.
9. 9
   Spread over cooled mixture.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with remaining coconut.
11. 11
    Bake at 375° until topping is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
12. 12
    Cool and cut into bars.
13. 13
    Store in tightly covered box.