Panache Chocolate Chip Bars

1/2 cup butter

3/4 cup sugar

2 eggs, separated

1 1/2 cups sifted flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

Pinch of salt

8 ounces semi-sweet pure chocolate chips

3/4 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

Cream butter and sugar.

Mix in egg yolks, flour, baking powder and salt.

Press into a greased and floured 9 X 9-inch pan.

Push chocolate chips down into mixture.

Refrigerate 10-20 minutes.

Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.

Add brown sugar, one tablespoon at a time, and beat until stiff.

Add vanilla.

Spread on top of dough.

Bake 20 minutes at 325 degrees.

Cool and cut in 1 1/2-inch squares.