1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 c. shortening, part butter
2 egg yolks, save whites
1 tsp. water
2 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. chocolate chips
1/2 c. nuts, chopped
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream sugars and shortening. Add yolks and water, mixing well. Sift dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture, along with vanilla and nuts. Spread batter into greased cookie sheet. Top with chocolate chips and spread with the following meringue:

Beat the 2 egg whites until stiff. Add 1 cup brown sugar, packed, gradually. Continue beating until meringue forms. Frost batter, not quite to edges of pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Sometimes I cut the recipe in half and put in a 12 x 8 x 2 inch pan.