Chocolate Chip Meringue Bars |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This recipe sounded good to me so I tried it last night and yes, I think it is really yummy. It is something a little different. Ingredients:
1 cup shortening |
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar |
1/2 cup sugar |
3 eggs, separated |
1 tablespoon cold water |
1 tablespoon vanilla |
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (6 oz) |
1 cup ground salted peanuts |
Directions:
1. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening, 1/2 C brown sugar and 1/2 C sugar.
2. Add egg yolks and mix well.
3. Combine the water and vanilla.
4. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with with water/vanilla mixture.
5. Mix well.
6. Spread into a greased 15x10x1 inch baking pan.
7. Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
8. In a small glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
9. Add the remaining brown sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating well after each addition.
10. Beat until stiff peaks form.
11. Spread over chocolate chips.
12. Top with peanuts.
13. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
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