Mud Hens

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Grease well a 13x9-inch pan.
3. 3
   For batter:
4. 4
   Cream together butter and sugar.
5. 5
   Add eggs, mixing well.
6. 6
   Sift dry ingredients together, add to butter, egg and sugar mixture.
7. 7
   Pat out into prepared pan.
8. 8
   For Topping:.
9. 9
   Add brown sugar to stiffly beaten egg whites, mixing well.
10. 10
    Fold in pecans.
11. 11
    Spread on top of raw dough and bake for 25 minutes.
12. 12
    Let cool for a few minutes and then cut into bars.
13. 13
    Good warm or room temperature.