MERINGUE COCONUT BARS

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar, divided
1/2 cup sugar
3 large 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 semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 158 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Md Robin Ahm
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I had a little trouble getting the meringue to spread evenly, but the bars still turned out great.


Sangam Sapkota
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These bars are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it.


Thalapathy Rasigan
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I would definitely recommend these bars to anyone who loves coconut and meringue.


Esther Chipulu
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The crust on these bars is buttery and flaky, the perfect base for the meringue and coconut filling.


Sameer Khokhar G
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The coconut filling is gooey and sweet, just the way I like it.


sobia rashid
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The meringue on these bars is divine.


not exactly
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed these bars.


Tijani Elizabeth
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These bars are so delicious, I could eat them every day.


Arslan arshad Arslan arshad
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit.


Hanaa Asam
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These bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Ali Alkhalili
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I love the combination of flavors and textures in these bars.


OMOWALE OKELOLA
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These bars were easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.


mdjabirali
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! They were a huge success.


Jaman Ahmed
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My family loved these bars. The meringue was light and fluffy, the coconut filling was gooey and sweet, and the crust was buttery and flaky.


Basit Rajput
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These bars were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time. I'll definitely be making them again.


Wuam Alfred Kenneth Sughshater
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I was a bit skeptical about making these bars because I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I'm so glad I gave them a try! The coconut flavor was very subtle and well-balanced, and the bars were just the right amount of sweetness.


Daniel Iwuala
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These meringue coconut bars were a delightful treat! The combination of the crispy meringue, the chewy coconut filling, and the buttery shortbread crust was absolutely perfect. I also loved the addition of the toasted coconut on top, which added a ni