A crumbly crust is topped with a soft and chewy mixture that's full of fruit and nuts. Yum.

EASILY DOUBLES

INGREDIENTS | YIELDS 36 COOKIES

• 1 cup butter, softened
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 ½ cups flour
• 4 eggs, separated
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• ½ cup finely chopped dried apricots
• ½ cup flaked coconut
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ⅓ cup lemon juice
• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.

2. In medium bowl, combine 1 cup butter with ¼ cup brown sugar and flour; mix until crumbly. Press into 9″ × 13″ pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and cool.

3. In same medium bowl, beat egg yolks with 1 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add pecans, apricots, and coconut.

4. In small bowl, beat egg whites with ½ cup granulated sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold into egg yolk mixture.

5. Spoon and spread onto baked layer. Bake for 30–35 minutes until mixture is set and golden brown. Cool on wire rack.

6. In small bowl, combine lemon juice, powdered sugar, and 3 tablespoons melted butter; mix well with wire whisk. Pour over bars, then let cool. Store covered in cool dry place.