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.

Not_ Spudan
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Amazing!


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Delicious!


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Yum!


Batique Museum
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I will definitely be making these bars again.


Ighodalo Humphrey
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I love the combination of the light and fluffy meringue with the rich chocolate and crunchy pecans.


Md Mashud1
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These bars are always a hit.


Patricia Nzama
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These bars are so easy to make.


Alexis Rogers
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them.


Musakiriza Andrew
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These bars are the best!


Anin Naim
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I love these bars!


Hassan Suri
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These bars are amazing!


Rafi Official
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These bars are so good! I made them for my family and they loved them. The meringue is so light and fluffy, and the chocolate and pecans add the perfect amount of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


efizzy noni
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious. I love the combination of the light and fluffy meringue with the rich chocolate and crunchy pecans.


Afruja Begum
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These bars were a hit! I made them for a party and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved the combination of the light and fluffy meringue with the rich chocolate and crunchy pecans. I will definitely be making these again.


Rifan v
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These bars are amazing! I made them for my family and they loved them. The meringue is so light and fluffy, and the chocolate and pecans add the perfect amount of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


France Tlamama
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I love these bars! They're so easy to make and they always turn out great. I've made them with different types of chocolate chips and nuts, and they're always delicious. The meringue is always light and fluffy, and the chocolate and nuts add the perf


Zeeshan Zee
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These were so delicious! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. I used dark chocolate chips and chopped pecans, and they turned out perfectly. The meringue was light and airy, and the chocolate and pecans added the perfect amount of sweetn