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APRICOT MUD HEN CAKE BARS



Apricot Mud Hen Cake Bars image

These mud hen bars have been in my family for generations. My maternal grandmother gave this recipe to my mother, who shared it with me. I've been told the name comes from the speckled meringue topping that resembles the coloring of hens. -Kristine Chayes, Smithtown, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
MERINGUE:
2 large egg whites, room temperature
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and salt; beat into creamed mixture. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 12-15 minutes., Meanwhile for meringue, with clean beaters, beat egg whites with cream of tartar on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form; gently fold in pecans., Spread preserves over hot cake. Spread meringue over preserves, sealing meringue to edges of pan. Bake until meringue is golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MUD HEN BARS



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Found this recipe in Maw Maw's Old Church Cookbook and have enjoyed making it ever since. A very simple but good recipe. They are not like the mud bar that has chocolate on top. Has the taste and texture of what grandma use to make.

Provided by Betty Graves

Categories     Chocolate

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 c butter, room temperature
1 c granulated sugar
3 eggs
1,1/2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 c pecans, chopped
1/2 c chocolate chips
1 c marshmallows (small)
1 c brown sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat together the granulated sugar and butter until creamy. Beat in 1 whole egg and 2 egg yolks (put aside the whites for later). In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, salt and baking powder. Add to the butter mixture and mix well. Spread into 9x13" pan. Bake the crust for 5 minutes before adding marshmallows. Let cool and then sprinkle with marshmallows, nuts and chocolate chips.
  • 2. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold in the brown sugar.
  • 3. Spread the meringue mixture and brown sugar mixture over the marshmallows and chocolate chips.
  • 4. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes or until bars are a deep golden brown and the crust is cooked through. If the meringues starts to brown to quickly cover lightly with a piece of foil sprayed with baking spray.
  • 5. Cool in pan and cut.

GOOEY 'BOX' BROWNIE MUD HEN BARS RECIPE BY TASTY



Gooey 'Box' Brownie Mud Hen Bars Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: brownie mix, egg whites, brown sugar, pecan, mini marshmallow, chocolate chips

Provided by Tucker Iida

Categories     Bakery Goods

Yield 9 bars

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box brownie mix, plus corresponding ingredients
2 egg whites
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup pecan
½ cup mini marshmallow
½ cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Prepare Brownie Mix according to directions on the box.
  • In a medium mixing bowl add two egg whites and beat until stiff peaks form (about 2-3 minutes).
  • Carefully fold in Brown Sugar until incorporated.
  • Pour Brownie Mix into greased 9x9 inch (23x23 cm) baking pan.
  • Top Brownie Mix with Pecans, Marshmallows, and Chocolate Chips.
  • Spread Brown Sugar Meringue evenly over brownie layer.
  • Bake in preheated oven at 350˚F (175˚C) for 35 minutes. If the top starts to brown too quickly - cover loosely with aluminum foil halfway through.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 52 grams

MUD HEN BARS



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These are really rich. The egg white and brown sugar makes a yummy top for these little gems. There is no leaving out the walnuts and substation of other nuts. (I tried using almonds and they flopped )

Provided by Debbwl

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 eggs, separated
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup walnuts, chopped (do not sub other nuts or leave out)
3/4 cup chocolate chips
1 1/4 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cream butter, shortening, sugar, whole egg and two egg yokes. **Save the egg whites for the topping**.
  • Mix flour, baking powder and salt. Mix into the butter mixture and then pres into UNGREASED 9x13 inch pan.
  • Sprinkle the walnuts, chocolate chips and marshmallows over the top of cookies.
  • Beat the two egg whites till stiff.
  • Gently fold in the brown sugar into the stiff egg whites. Spread over cookies.
  • Bake 30 minutes.
  • **Cut while still slightly warm (not hot).**.
  • *These are rich so do not cut bars to large.*.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.8, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 28.3, Sodium 70.7, Carbohydrate 29.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 21.7, Protein 2.6

MUD HEN BARS



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Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs, divided (1 egg, 2 yolks, and 2 egg whites)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup mini marshmallows
1 cup light brown sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 pan and set aside. 2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together butter and granulated sugar until creamy. Beat in 1 whole egg and 2 egg yolks (put aside the whites for later.) Beat in the vanilla extract. 3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Blend until just combined. Spread mixture into 9x13" pan. Sprinkle with marshmallows, chocolate chips, and nuts-if using. 4. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the brown sugar. Spread mixture evenly over marshmallows and chocolate chips. Bake for about 30 minutes or until bars are a deep golden brown. Let bars cool completely. Cut into squares and serve.

APRICOT MUD HEN CAKE BARS



Apricot Mud Hen Cake Bars image

These mud hen bars have been in my family for generations. My maternal grandmother gave this recipe to my mother, who shared it with me. I've been told the name comes from the speckled meringue topping that resembles the coloring of hens. -Kristine Chayes, Smithtown, New York

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
MERINGUE:
2 large egg whites, room temperature
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and salt; beat into creamed mixture. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 12-15 minutes., Meanwhile for meringue, with clean beaters, beat egg whites with cream of tartar on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form; gently fold in pecans., Spread preserves over hot cake. Spread meringue over preserves, sealing meringue to edges of pan. Bake until meringue is golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

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