RASPBERRY-CHOCOLATE MERINGUE SQUARES

Raspberry-Chocolate Meringue Squares image

My family loves all sorts of cookies, like this luscious treat with a buttery crust, raspberry jam, chocolate and meringue. Bake it for a buffet, party or household treat. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 large egg whites, room temperature, divided use
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
3 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Reserve 2 egg whites in a small bowl. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in remaining egg white; gradually add flour to creamed mixture, mixing well., Press into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned. Increase oven setting to 400°., With clean beaters, beat reserved egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Spread jam over crust; sprinkle with chocolate chips. Spread meringue over top., Bake 8-10 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges