Adobe Meringue Bars

MAKES: 20 to 24 bars

COOK TIME: 35 Min

Lots of rich dessert recipes are so fancy and take so many complicated steps that by the time you finish making them, you're exhausted. That's not our kind of dessert, and here's the proof - an easy, hearty, comforting dessert that won everybody's raves in our offices and Test Kitchen!

What You'll Need

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 whole egg
2 eggs, separated
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

What to Do

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a medium-sized bowl, with an electric beater on medium speed, cream butter and granulated sugar. Add 1 whole egg and 2 egg yolks; beat until well mixed. Add flour, baking powder, and salt; mix well. Spread into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with nuts, marshmallows, and chocolate chips.
In a medium-sized bowl, with an electric beater on medium speed, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, then fold in brown sugar. Spread over top of batter and bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool, then cut into bars and serve.

Notes

No miniature marshmallows on hand? Just cut regular-sized marshmallows into 6 pieces each.

Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 20

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 228
Calories from Fat 90
Total Fat 10.0g 15 %
Saturated Fat 4.0g 20 %
Trans Fat 0.2g 0 %
Protein 3.1g 6 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 41mg 14 %
Sodium 112mg 5 %
Total Carbohydrates 33g 11 %
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3 %
Sugars 24g 0 %

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kylemendez

Jun 10, 2013

Your guidelines is so easy. I'd love to bake like this. Thanks for it. get facebook likes

djohn 9576150

Feb 16, 2012

This has been one of my favorites since 1957!!! It was put in our church cookbook by my 8 yr old daughter who always wanted to make this recipe. It is so good and fun to makel.

charlie2000 001360 9

Feb 02, 2011

I belong to a quilting club and am a hostess once a year. This will be great. It sounds good and easy also. Thank You