COCONUT MERINGUE BARS

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This is another one of my Grandma's recipes , these are delicious and really easy to make chewy bars.

Provided by Karla Everett

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 c sifted flour
1/2 c powdered milk
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 c brown sugar ; divided
1/2 c butter
1 c coconut
2 eggs, separated

Steps:

  • 1. In a large mixing bowl cut together with a pastry cutter ( or use 2 knifes ) the flour , powdered milk , baking powder , 1/2 cup of the brown sugar and the butter , cut until crumbly.
  • 2. Add coconut ; Beat the egg yolks and stir in crumb mixture.
  • 3. Pack the mixture into a buttered 9" square pan.
  • 4. Beat the egg whites until stiff but not to stiff ; Gradually add the remaining 1 cup brown sugar ; continue beating until glossy , about 3 minutes ; Spread over top coconut crumb mixture ; Swirl with knife to make interesting pattern.
  • 5. Bake @ 325° for 20-25 minutes until meringue is firm and lightly browned.
  • 6. Cool in the pan and then cut into square bars.
  • 7. If they last that long , store in an air tight container.

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