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Chocolate Chip Meringue Bars
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1 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar, divided
1/2 cup sugar
3 eggs, separated
1 tablespoon cold water
1 tablespoon 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
In a large mixing 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 mixing
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
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