Best 7 Double Chip Meringue Bars Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors and textures with our Double Chip Meringue Bars. These heavenly treats combine the delicate crunch of meringue with the irresistible allure of rich chocolate chips and chewy toffee bits. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness, complemented by a hint of saltiness from the toffee.

This recipe collection features three variations of these delectable bars, each offering a unique taste experience. The Classic Double Chip Meringue Bars are a timeless favorite, featuring a combination of semisweet and milk chocolate chips for a classic flavor combination. For those seeking a more intense chocolate experience, the Triple Chocolate Chip Meringue Bars incorporate dark chocolate chips alongside semisweet and milk chocolate, creating a rich and decadent treat. Finally, the Salted Toffee Double Chip Meringue Bars introduce a delightful contrast of salty and sweet, with toffee bits adding a delightful crunch and a touch of caramel flavor.

No matter your preference, these Double Chip Meringue Bars promise an unforgettable taste experience. With their easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips, these recipes are perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Prepare to impress your family and friends with these irresistible treats, perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE CHIP & PECAN MERINGUE BARS



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I've had recipes for chocolate chip cookies and pecan meringues in my collection for a number of years-and I combined them to make these bars! They're a lovely addition to any holiday cookie tray. -Dawn Lowenstein, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 large egg whites
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar, divided
1/2 cup sugar
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, cream butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, milk and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., With clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add remaining brown sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until brown sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until thick and glossy. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans. Spread over dough in pan., Bake on a lower oven rack until meringue is lightly browned, 25-30 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Using a serrated knife, cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE CHIP MERINGUE



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These bring back good childhood memories, and they are a good change from regular chocolate chip cookies. Great for any occasion.

Provided by Dodie

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Meringue Cookies

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 egg whites
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon distilled white vinegar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease baking sheets or line them with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whip egg whites to soft peaks. Gradually add the sugar, vinegar and vanilla while whipping to stiff peaks. Fold in chocolate chips. Drop by spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until cookies are dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 8.5 mg, Sugar 16 g

LEMON MERINGUE BARS



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Your lemon meringue pie just got squared -- into bars, that is. Skip rolling out pie dough with this easy-to-make press-in version, and spread on the meringue and toast it under your broiler.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus 1 tablespoon for buttering the pan
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted (see Cook's Note)
2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
4 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 6 lemons)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Pinch fine salt
4 large egg whites

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish with foil leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides. Grease the foil and dish with 1 tablespoon butter.
  • For the lemon bar crust: Pulse 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/3 cup sugar, butter, cornstarch and salt together in a food processor until a dough forms, about 1 minute. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake until the crust is golden at the edges and pale golden in the center, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F.
  • For the lemon bar filling: Whisk together the eggs and egg yolks with the remaining 1 2/3 cups sugar and the remaining 1/2 cup flour in a bowl until smooth. Whisk in the lemon juice.
  • Pour the filling over the warm crust and return to the oven. Bake until the filling is just set, about 30 minutes. Cool the bars, completely, on a wire rack, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, for the meringue: Bring a few inches of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Whisk together the sugar, cream of tartar, salt and egg whites in a large bowl that sits comfortable in the saucepan without touching the water. Set the bowl above the boiling water and continue whisking until the mixture is hot to the touch (135 degrees F) and the sugar dissolves, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and beat on medium-high speed with an electric mixer until the whites hold soft peaks. Increase the speed to high and continue to beat until the meringue holds stiff, but spreadable peaks. Spread and swirl the meringue on top of the cooled lemon bars.
  • Preheat the broiler to high. Set the lemon bars under the broiler until the meringue is evenly toasted and golden brown, about 30 seconds. (Alternatively, brown the meringue with a hand torch.) Cut into 24 squares and serve or refrigerate until ready to serve.

CHOCOLATE MERINGUE BARS



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I love layered bar cookies and this one appealed to me because the use beaten egg whites instead of the more common condensed milk looked quite interesting. The resulting cookie is a soft thin blondie-like bar with with a gooey layer of chocolate topped with a crispy shell.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 44m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 egg yolks
1 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons milk or 3 tablespoons water
6 ounces chocolate chips
3 egg whites
2/3 cup brown sugar or 2/3 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Beat butter, sugars, egg yolks, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until soft and creamy. Mix dry ingredients together and add into the butter-sugar bowl along with the milk. Spread evenly into 9"x13" pan. Sprinkle with a laer chocolate chips.
  • Beat egg whites to soft peaks, beat in brown or white sugar and vanilla. (Brown sugar yields a slightly more tawny flavor.) Fold in nuts (if using) and spread over the chocolate chips.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before cutting and serving.

WHITE CHIP MERINGUE DESSERT BARS



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This is a delicate textured bar that will bring raves from your guests and family and pleasure to the tummies.

Provided by Judikins

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup margarine or 1 cup butter, softened
1 (12 ounce) package white chocolate chips (Nestle's)
1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped nuts, divided
3 large egg whites
1 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • CRUST:.
  • Blend flour, powdered sugar and butter with pastry blender in medium bowl until crumbly.
  • Press evenly onto bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until set.
  • TOPPING:.
  • Sprinkle morsels and 1 cup nuts over hot crust.
  • Beat egg whites in small mixer bowl until frothy.
  • Gradually add brown sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Carefully spread meringue over morsels and nuts.
  • Sprinkle with remaining nuts.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve warm or cool cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.7, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 2, Sodium 159.8, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 20, Protein 3.7

CHOCOLATE CHIP MERINGUE COOKIES



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This is one of my most popular recipes. Shape them into hearts for Valentine's Day or make them as drop cookies for other occasions. -Debbie Tilley, Riverview, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
3 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons finely crushed almonds or walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and salt; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 6 minutes. Beat in cocoa. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if desired., Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; insert # 806 round pastry tip. Fill the bag with meringue. Pipe 1-1/2-in. hearts 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 300° for 20-25 minutes or until firm to the touch. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATE CHIP MERINGUE BARS



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I found this recipe in a little soft cover recipe book called "Grandma's Best Desserts" put out by "Taste of Home". This recipe sounded good to me so I tried it last night and yes, I think it is really yummy. It is something a little different.

Provided by Marla in California

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 36 Cookies, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
3 eggs, separated
1 tablespoon cold water
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (6 oz)
1 cup ground salted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream shortening, 1/2 C brown sugar and 1/2 C sugar.
  • Add egg yolks and mix well.
  • Combine the water and vanilla.
  • Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with with water/vanilla mixture.
  • Mix well.
  • Spread into a greased 15x10x1 inch baking pan.
  • Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
  • In a small glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
  • Add the remaining brown sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Spread over chocolate chips.
  • Top with peanuts.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.2, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 104.3, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 14.5, Protein 2.9

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate chips. The better the chocolate, the better the bars will taste.
  • Don't overbeat the egg whites. If you overbeat them, the meringues will be tough.
  • Be careful not to overbake the bars. If you overbake them, they will be dry and crumbly.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them to hold their shape.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Double Chip Meringue Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are light and fluffy, with a chewy center and a crispy exterior. The chocolate chips add a rich and decadent flavor, and the nuts add a bit of crunch. These bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a special dessert to make, give Double Chip Meringue Bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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