1/2 c. butter
2 egg yolks
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. flour
Pinch of salt

Mix all ingredients well in electric mixer. It will be dry. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9 x 14 inch rectangular dish.

3 egg whites
1 1/4 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Beat egg whites until they begin to foam. Add sugar slowly, add vanilla and beat well. Spread topping over the base mixture. Bake about 35 minutes at 300 degrees until the top of the mixture begins to swell like meringue. Cut into squares while hot and remove from pan.