Butter Pecan Chews

Steps

• 1

  Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan with butter.
• 2

  In medium bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar and butter. Press mixture in bottom of pan. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until light brown.
• 3

  Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat egg yolks, brown sugar, vanilla and salt with electric mixer. Stir in pecans and coconut. In small bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer until foamy. Fold into egg yolk mixture.
• 4

  Remove partially baked crust from oven. Spread filling evenly over crust. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
• 5

  Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until deep golden brown and center is set. Sprinkle powdered sugar over bars. Cool on cooling rack. Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.