Chocolate Tom Thumb Bars

Chocolate Tom Thumb Bars

Rich, moist, chocolaty bars topped with a sweet meringue topping.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
259 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
Step 2
In a medium bowl; mix together shortening, white sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and egg yolks. Stir in water and vanilla. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Combine with egg and sugar mixture; blend well. Stir in chocolate chips. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Step 3
In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1 cup brown sugar, continuing to beat until whites form stiff peaks. Spread meringue on top of base, covering completely.
Step 4
Bake in preheated oven until meringue has risen and light brown in color, about 15 to 20 minutes. Leave to cool before cutting into bars.
Chocolate Tom Thumb Bars

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3 eggs, whites and yolks separated
  • 0.5 cup white sugar
  • 0.125 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 cups brown sugar, divided

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