BUTTERSCOTCH MERINGUE BARS

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These fast and easy cookies are unlike any others I've eaten. They're irresistibly rich and always draw "oohs", "aahs" and requests for the recipe after the very first bite!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter-flavored shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 egg yolks
1 tablespoon water
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butterscotch chips
MERINGUE:
3 egg white
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Beat in egg yolks, water and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with butterscotch chips and pat lightly., For meringue, in a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually add brown sugar, beating well. Spread over chips. Sprinkle with walnuts and gently press into meringue. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

jinja bwilliams
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Yum!


Damo Tinny
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Can't wait to make these bars!


Abu Saeid
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Thanks for sharing this recipe!


js raju
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe.


Sabor KING
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These bars look amazing!


Rohit Ghimire
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I can't wait to try these bars!


Pat Brundige
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover egg whites.


Monique Clark (Moe)
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I'll definitely be making these bars again.


Saleh Hussein
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These bars are definitely worth trying! They're a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.


Jeanette Morwane
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Overall, I was happy with these bars. They were a nice treat for a special occasion.


Neil Drew
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I would have liked the butterscotch filling to be a little thicker.


Hicham Laaroussi
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my bars didn't turn out as expected. The meringue topping was too soft.


Adanna Misaely Antelo Castillo
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These bars are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.


Sasha Wilkins
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I'm not a huge fan of butterscotch, but I really enjoyed these bars. The meringue topping is what really makes them special.


Usmanali Usmanali
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These bars are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're perfect for a special occasion.


Happiness Surayah
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I love the combination of the sweet butterscotch filling and the crispy meringue topping. These bars are always a favorite at potlucks.


Sadathussain319 Sadathussain319
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These bars are so delicious! The butterscotch flavor is rich and decadent, and the meringue topping is perfectly crisp.


Anand Sah
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I've made these bars several times now, and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


kelsey Garcia
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These butterscotch meringue bars were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the sweet and chewy texture, and the butterscotch flavor was divine.