Mud Hen Bars

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Mud Hen Bars are rich, layered dessert bars featuring a buttery base, crunchy walnuts, chocolate chips, and fluffy marshmallows, all topped with a sweet meringue. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat, they combine textures and flavors that appeal to all ages with their indulgent, nostalgic appeal.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 cups sifted flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Beat together butter, sugar, 1 egg, and 2 egg yolks until well combined.
  2. Add sifted flour, baking powder, and salt to the mixture and blend.
  3. Spread the batter evenly in a 13 x 9-inch greased pan.
  4. Sprinkle walnuts, chocolate chips, and marshmallows over the batter.
  5. Make a meringue with 2 egg whites and 1 cup brown sugar and spread it over the toppings.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes or until golden brown on top.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

935 kcal 47% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14g 28% DV
Total Fat 52g 67% DV
Carbs 113g 41% DV
Fiber 5.8g 21% DV
Sugar 40g 80% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12583.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 587.8mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 140.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 141mcg 16% DV
Vitamin C 14.8mg 16% DV
Vitamin D 0.9mcg 5% DV
Calcium 1697.5mg 100% DV
Iron 10.1mg 56% DV

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

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