CHOCOLATE CHIP MERINGUE BARS

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I found this recipe in a little soft cover recipe book called "Grandma's Best Desserts" put out by "Taste of Home". 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.

Provided by Marla in California

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 36 Cookies, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream shortening, 1/2 C brown sugar and 1/2 C sugar.
  • Add egg yolks and mix well.
  • Combine the water and vanilla.
  • Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with with water/vanilla mixture.
  • Mix well.
  • Spread into a greased 15x10x1 inch baking pan.
  • Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
  • In a small glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
  • Add the remaining brown sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Spread over chocolate chips.
  • Top with peanuts.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.2, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 104.3, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 14.5, Protein 2.9

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