Mud Hens

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Grease and flour a 9 X 13 inch baking pan.
3. 3
   Cream butter and sugar together until fluffy. Add 1 egg and yolk from second egg, reserving white in a small bowl. Add flour, baking powder and salt.
4. 4
   Mix thoroughly.
5. 5
   Spread in pan.
6. 6
   Sprinkle with nuts.
7. 7
   Beat reserved egg white until frothy. Add brown sugar and beat until almost stiff.
8. 8
   Spread over dough. Bake 30 minutes.
9. 9
   Cut while hot.
10. 10
    Makes about 3 dozen.