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Meringue Topped Chocolate Chip Bars

Delight your taste buds with these Meringue Topped Chocolate Chip Bars! A perfect blend of rich cookie base and fluffy meringue.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg separated
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
For the Meringue Topping:
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Baking pan (9x9 inches)
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures your bars bake evenly and thoroughly.
  2. Step 2: Line your 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
  3. Step 3: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of flour, 1/8 teaspoon of salt, 1/8 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder. Whisk them together and set aside.
  4. Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together 1/2 cup of room temperature butter, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup of brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  5. Step 5: Add 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of water to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until well combined.
  6. Step 6: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  7. Step 7: Gently fold in 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  8. Step 8: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
  9. Step 9: Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Step 10: While the bars are baking, prepare the meringue. In a clean mixing bowl, whip the egg white (from the separated egg) using an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/4 cup of brown sugar while continuing to whip until stiff peaks are achieved and the meringue is glossy.
  11. Step 11: Once the bars are done baking, remove them from the oven and immediately spread the meringue over the hot chocolate chip base, making sure to cover it completely.
  12. Step 12: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the meringue is golden and set.
  13. Step 13: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, use the parchment overhang to lift them out of the pan and onto a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • Ensure your mixing bowl is clean for the meringue to whip properly.
  • For a sweeter meringue, increase the sugar slightly.
  • Consider using dark chocolate chips for added depth of flavor.