Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Meringue Bars
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) shortening
- Brown Sugar
- Sugar
- Eggs
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- Salted Peanuts
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How to Make Chocolate Chip Meringue Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 15x10x1 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) shortening, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large egg yolks until well combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/4 cup water.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the water/vanilla mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Sprinkle 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the dough.
- In a clean, grease-free bowl, beat 4 large egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating well after each addition until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Gently spread the meringue over the chocolate chips.
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup peanuts (optional) over the meringue.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the meringue is lightly browned and the edges are set.
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
57g
Fat
14g
Carbs
7g
