HALFWAY BARS

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My mom made these a lot when I was young. I'm not sure where she got the recipe, but we kids loved them. I still like them.

Provided by Suzanne Jump @sjump54

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup(s) shortening
1/2 cup(s) brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup(s) sugar
2 - egg yolks
1 tablespoon(s) cold water
1/2 tablespoon(s) baking soda
2 cup(s) all purpose flour
6 ounce(s) chocolate chips
2 - egg whites
1 cup(s) brown sugar, firmly packed

Steps:

  • Cream the shortening, brown sugar and white sugar until well mixed. Beat in the egg yolks and water until incorporated.
  • Mix the soda and flour together. Gradually add to first ingredients until all the flour is mixed in.
  • Pat the cookie base into a 13" x 9" cake pan.
  • Beat the egg whites until stiff. Add 1 cup brown sugar until well mixed. Spread over the top of the cookie base. DO NOT touch sides of the pan.
  • Bake at 325 degrees until golden brown, about 35 minutes.

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