Ingredients for Mud Hen Bars
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
- ½ cup shortening
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- Egg
- Eggs
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Miniature Marshmallows
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
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How to Make Mud Hen Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter, ½ cup shortening, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 1 whole egg, and 2 egg yolks until light and fluffy.
- Reserve 2 egg whites for the topping.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Press the dough evenly into an ungreased 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Sprinkle 1 cup chopped walnuts, 1 cup chocolate chips, and 1 cup mini marshmallows evenly over the dough.
- In a clean bowl, beat the reserved 2 egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gradually add ½ cup packed light brown sugar to the stiff egg whites, folding gently until combined.
- Spread the meringue evenly over the walnut, chocolate chip, and marshmallow layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is lightly browned and the bars are set.
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
- Cut into bite-sized bars. These are rich, so smaller bars are recommended!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
86g
Fat
15g
Carbs
9g
