CHOCOLATE CHIP MERINGUE BARS

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My husband and I are sugar beet farmers in the great Red River Valley. I've made these bars many times for my family, and we all love them.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar, divided
1/2 cup sugar
3 large eggs, separated
1 tablespoon cold water
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup ground salted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening, 1/2 cup of brown sugar and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks. Combine water and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with water mixture, beating well after each addition. , Spread in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. In a small bowl, beat egg whites over medium speed until soft peaks form. Beat in remaining brown sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Spread over chocolate chips. Top with peanuts. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Baylee Wingate
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These bars were a bit of a let down. The meringue was too soft and the chocolate chips were not evenly distributed.


King Michael Film
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I was really impressed with how well these bars turned out. They were so light and fluffy, and the chocolate chips added the perfect amount of sweetness.


Suzanne Hubbard
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These bars were so easy to make and they turned out so well. I will definitely be making them again.


Elia alasady
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I'm not a big fan of meringue, but I really enjoyed these bars. The chocolate chips helped to balance out the sweetness of the meringue.


Kaddu Steven
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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but I think they would be perfect for someone with a sweet tooth.


nader maayah
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I made these bars for my husband's birthday and he loved them. He said they were the best chocolate chip meringue bars he's ever had.


Mdkausar Jr
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These bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Mama Miya
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I've never made meringue before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The bars turned out perfectly and they were so delicious.


Dennis Kioko
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Tolani Popoola
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These were a bit of a disappointment. The meringue was too soft and the chocolate chips were not evenly distributed.


Nayem islam Tonmoy
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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Amy Lewinton
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I was looking for a new dessert to try and I'm so glad I found this recipe. These bars are so good! The meringue is light and fluffy and the chocolate chips add the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.


Myname1 12
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These were amazing! I made them for a party and everyone loved them.


Aasha Rana
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I've made these bars several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They are so delicious and easy to make.


Muhammad Rizwan rajpoot789
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These chocolate chip meringue bars were a hit! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The meringue was light and fluffy, and the chocolate chips added the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.


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