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* Exported from MasterCook *

Almond Meringue Bars

Recipe By :Betty Crocker
Serving Size : 36 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Bars Cookies
Formed

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Base
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine -- softened
3 eggs -- separated
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup flaked or shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped almonds
Topping
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped almonds

Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Base: Beat sugar, brown sugar, butter, egg yolks and vanilla in large bowl
on low speed until blended. Beat on med. speed, scrapping bowl constantly,
until smooth, about 2 min.
Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Press dough in greased rectangular pan, 13x9", with floured hands.
Filling: Sprinkle with chocolate chips, coconut and almonds.
Topping: Beat egg whites until foamy. Beat in Brown sugar, 1 tablespoon at a
time; continue beating until stiff and glossy.
Spread over mixture in pan. Sprinkle with almonds.
Bake until meringue is set and light brown, 35-40 min. Cool. Cut into bars,
about 3 x 1".