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

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an oblong pan, 13 x 9 x 2. Blend butter, brown sugar, white sugar, egg yolks and vanilla. Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed, scraping bowl constantly. Sift dry ingredients and mix in thoroughly. Spread or pat dough in pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips, coconut and nuts. Beat egg whites until frothy, add 1 cup brwon sugar gradually and beat until stiff. Spread over nuts. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool and cut into bars.