Meringue Coconut Bars

Name: Meringue Coconut Bars
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar, divided; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 eggs, separated; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Looking for an ooey-gooey bar that's delicious and different? This luscious recipe combines a cookie crust, rich chocolate layer and brown sugar meringue for the ultimate treat. Put a few on the side for yourself because they go fast.

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar, divided
1/2 cup sugar
3 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream the butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture just until blended (batter will be thick). Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with the chocolate chips, coconut and walnuts.
In another large bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining brown sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. Beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over the top.
Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 brownie: 158 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 79mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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2124arizona

May 8, 2017

I fixed these for Sunday dinner and there were such a hit that friends served the remaining ones for a potluck. They were loved by all!
CoachCarrie

Dec 9, 2012

Easy, delicious, and what a great change from a "regular" brownie! These were a smash hit at home and at work!
Metalchick36

Dec 4, 2012

These are so sinfully good!
delowenstein

Sep 3, 2012

I made these brownies when they recipe came out in 2005 for the Brownie contest! They were a real hit with the youth group I would bake for each month! Yes, I would make this recipe again! I made these brownies again 9/5/14! I greased and floured my baking pan! I'd made adjustments with the salt and baking soda and used 1 tsp. each of baking soda and salt. I'd used 1/2 cup butter and 1/4 cup vegetable shortening to conserve on my butter supply! The chocolate chips, I reduced to 1 cup and I crushed enough miniature DARK CHOCOLATE Hershey candy bars in my food processor to make 2/3 cup to 3/4 cup. I kept the amount of coconut the same! I omitted the nuts!I baked 30 minutes and brownies tested done! delowenstein
shellecka

May 4, 2012

Excellent taste but am I doing something wrong when spreading the meringue? I had a hard time spreading it. Any suggestions?
amaliatrusca

Oct 3, 2011

Like cookbookmom says: people are fascinated with hte meringue, and the combination of meringue, coconut and chocolate chips, is just spectacular. I would make it again 1000 more times!
slarsen511

Jul 9, 2011

These are so good. I have made them many times and everyone loves them! They are definately worth making.
arinrose

Sep 23, 2010

I made this recipe for a co-worker's birthday, and the whole office flipped for them! The name doesn't quite capture this delicious little treasure. My co-workers re-named them little gooey magic bites. They are divine!
cookbookmom

Oct 19, 2008

These are amazing--even without the nuts! Most people are fascinated by the meringue topping. Can't be beat!