MERINGUE COCONUT BARS

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Looking for an ooey-gooey bar that's delicious and different? This luscious recipe combines a cookie crust, rich chocolate layer and brown sugar meringue for the ultimate treat. Put a few on the side for yourself because they go fast.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar, divided
1/2 cup sugar
3 large eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup 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 in the center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Jennifer Preston
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These bars are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste great.


Aladejebi Olanrewaju
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I love the combination of coconut and meringue in these bars. They're the perfect balance of sweet and creamy.


SHARAN KUMAR THING
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for potlucks and bake sales.


Laurie Breen
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I had some trouble getting the meringue to stiffen, but the bars still turned out okay.


Makai Gerber
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Bamgbose Adesewa
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I'm not a fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed these bars. The meringue topping is what makes them special.


Wamanya Pius
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These bars are so delicious and addictive. I can't stop eating them!


Legend Turbanator
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for summer picnics and BBQs.


solomon gebru
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes. Everyone loved them!


SHEIKH RAFIU
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These bars are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Autumn
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I'm not a baker, but these bars were easy enough for me to make. They turned out great and my family loved them.


Ggff Ggft
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These bars are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste great.


Chelsie Calder
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I love the combination of coconut and meringue in these bars. They're the perfect balance of sweet and creamy.


Kamunga Lawrence
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for potlucks and bake sales.


Raghad Albmaur
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I had some trouble getting the meringue to stiffen, but the bars still turned out okay.


Mustfa Gudara
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Zahmir Memon
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed these bars. The meringue topping is what makes them special.


Sohail Shoukat
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The recipe was easy to follow and the bars turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Luna Nordbergh
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Shahzad Ahmad134 Muneeb
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These meringue coconut bars are a delightful treat! The coconut filling is creamy and sweet, while the meringue topping is light and fluffy. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.