Double Chip Meringue Bars Recipe

Double Chip Meringue Bars Recipe

  • 1 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup peanut butter chips
  • TOPPING:
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Beat in the egg yolks, water and vanilla; mix well. Combine the next four ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with chips and pat lightly.
  2. For topping beat egg whites in a mixing bowl on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add brown sugar 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Spread evenly over chips. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.
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