Chocolate Tom Thumb Bars Recipe

Name: Chocolate Tom Thumb Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, divided; 3 eggs, whites and yolks separated; 1 tablespoon cold water; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips

Servings: persons

1 cup shortening
1/2 cup white sugar
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, divided
3 eggs, whites and yolks separated
1 tablespoon cold water
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
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.
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.
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.

883

kcal

Calories

Fat

168

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shortening, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, divided, 3 eggs, whites and yolks separated, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Tom Thumb Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chocolate Tom Thumb Bars

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