3/4 c. soft butter
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. coconut
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
3 eggs, separated
2 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
6 oz. pkg. chocolate chips
3/4 c. chopped nuts

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease an oblong pan 13 x 9 x 2 inches. Blend butter, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, egg yolk and vanilla. Beat 2 minutes scraping bowl constantly. Stir in dry ingredients and stir into creamed mixture until thoroughly mixed. Spread or pat dough in pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips, coconut and nuts.

Beat egg whites until frothy. Add 1 cup brown sugar and beat until stiff, but not dry. Spread on top of chocolate nut mixture. Bake 35-40 minutes. Cool and cut into bars.

Makes 40-60 cookies.