MERINGUE COCONUT BROWNIES

Meringue Coconut Brownies image

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup(s) butter, softened
1 1/2 cup(s) packed brown sugar, divided
1/2 cup(s) sugar
3 - eggs, separated
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla
2 cup(s) all purpose flour
1 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1/4 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
2 cup(s) (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup(s) flaked coconut
3/4 cup(s) chopped walnuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream the butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture just until blended (batter will be thick). Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with the chocolate chips, coconut and walnuts.
In another large bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining brown sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. Beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over the top.
Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.