Hoosier Peanut Bars

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Ingredients

  • 4 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. soda
  • 4 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 6 Tbsp. cold water
  • 1 large pkg. chocolate chips
  • 4 egg whites
  • 2 c. brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Sift together flour, soda, baking powder and salt.
  2. Cream shortening and brown sugar.
  3. Add egg yolks and vanilla.
  4. Blend in alternately dry ingredients and cold water.
  5. Press into a greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan.
  6. Sprinkle chocolate chips over dough and press in gently. Beat egg whites until foamy.
  7. Gradually add brown sugar and beat until stiff.
  8. Spread over dough.
  9. Top with chopped peanuts.
  10. Bake at 325° for 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1042 kcal 52% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 40.4g 81% DV
Total Fat 54.9g 70% DV
Carbs 89.3g 32% DV
Fiber 5.5g 20% DV
Sugar 35.5g 71% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 13024.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 744mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 582.3mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 132.8mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 2.6mcg 13% DV
Calcium 1671.3mg 100% DV
Iron 8.5mg 47% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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