Grammie's Raspberry Meringue Cookie Bars

A rich buttery crust is topped with raspberry jam and pillowy French meringue in this cookie bar recipe handed down by grammie.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 421 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 6 eggs, separated
• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• ¾ cup raspberry preserves, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Beat flour, butter, powdered sugar, and egg yolks together in a large bowl. Press into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 12 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add white sugar, continuing to beat until stiff, shiny peaks form. Fold in rice vinegar and cornstarch with a spatula.

Step 5

Remove crust from the oven; cover with jam. Spoon meringue over the top. Continue baking until meringue is golden brown, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.