DOUBLE CHIP MERINGUE BARS

Double Chip Meringue Bars image

This recipe came from my mom. It originally called just for chocolate chips, but the addition of peanut butter chips was a huge success. And the meringue topping makes these bars extra special.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup peanut butter chips
TOPPING:
2 large egg whites, room temperature
1 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks, water and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. , Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with chips and pat lightly. For topping, in a small bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in brown sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Spread evenly over chips., Bake at 350° until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.