Chocolate Chip Meringue Bars Recipe

By dlgates60

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 eggs, separated
• 1 tablespoon cold water
• 1 tablespoon Spice Islands®, All Natural, No Corn Syrup Added, Pure Vanilla Extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup ground salted peanuts

Preparation

Step 1

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 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-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. Yield: about 3 dozen.