Butter Chews
These were a favorite of my ds and dd when they were kids. It is from a cookbook i bought in 1958. you can make the bottom layer thicker by 1 1/2 to double the ingredients but allow a little longer cook time.
Steps
Cream butter.
Add sugar and blend with flour.
Pat in bottom of 8x12 inch greased pan.
Bake 15 minutes at 375degrees.
Add brown sugar to beaten egg yolk.
Add nuts and coconut.
Stir in stiffly beatenegg whites and spread over first mixture.
Return to oven for 25-30 minutes.
Dust with confectioners.
Cut into desired shape.
Ingredients
butter, sugar, flour, brown sugar, egg yolks, nuts, coconut, egg whites', confectioners' sugar"]"