Meringue Bars
Meringue Bars blend a crunchy cookie base with airy meringue topping, featuring chocolate chips and walnuts. Perfect for sweet tooth gatherings or casual treats.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream the sugar, brown sugar, and shortening together.
- Add the water and egg yolks to the creamed mixture.
- Mix in the sifted flour, baking powder, and soda until well combined.
- Press the dough into a flat, greased pan.
- Sprinkle the chips and chopped walnuts evenly over the dough.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gradually add the brown sugar to the egg whites and beat until glossy.
- Spread the meringue mixture lightly over the chips and nuts in the pan.
- Bake in a 350°F oven for 25 minutes until golden.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
1051
kcal
53% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).