MERINGUE TOPPED MAGIC COOKIE BARS

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We loved the addition of brown sugar meringue to this classic recipe. We loved it so much, next time we may add more! The possibilities are endless to the different meringue flavors you can add to this. They're sweet, salty, and delicious.

Provided by Gail Welch

Categories     Candies

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

no-stick cooking spray; foil
1 1/2 c graham cracker crumbs
1/2 c butter, melted
1 can(s) Eagle brand sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
1 pkg semi-sweet chocolate chips (6 oz pkg)
1 1/3 c coconut, flaked
1 c chopped nuts (pecans)
MERINGUE TOPPING
3 large egg whites
1 c brown sugar, light

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Coat 13x9-inch baking pan with no-stick baking spray. Alternate method: Line 13x9-inch pan with greased (sprayed) foil. Make sure foil overhangs the edges of the pan for easy removal.
  • 2. Combine graham crackers and butter in small bowl. Press into bottom of prepared pan.
  • 3. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crumb mixture.
  • 4. Layer evenly with with chocolate chips, coconut and chopped nuts. Press down firmly with fork.
  • 5. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • 6. While cookie bars are baking, prepare the meringue. Beat 3 egg whites until frothy. Gradually add 1 cup of brown sugar. Beat until stiff peaks form about 7 minutes.
  • 7. Spread meringue over cookies. Bake at 350 for another 15 minutes.
  • 8. Loosen from sides of the pan while still warm. Cool on wire rack. Cut into bars.
  • 9. VARIATIONS: SUBSTITUTE chocolate chips or nuts with candy-coated pieces, dried cranberries, raisins, mini-marshmallows or butterscotch pieces.

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