Gingerbread Meringue Bars Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Meringue Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 cup molasses; 2 large egg yolks, room temperature; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1/4 cup canned pumpkin; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour; 2-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup miniature marshmallows; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 4 large egg whites, room temperature; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup molasses
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
4 large egg whites, room temperature
1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1
In a large bowl, beat butter and molasses until blended. Add egg yolks and egg, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in pumpkin and vanilla.
2
In a small bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking powder, baking soda, allspice and salt. Gradually add to the molasses mixture. Pour into a greased
3
. Sprinkle with marshmallows, pecans and chocolate chips. Bake at 350u00b0 for 20 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in brown sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved.
5
Remove gingerbread from oven; spread with meringue. Bake until meringue is lightly browned, 9-11 minutes longer. Cool completely. Cut into bars.

882

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter, softened, 1 cup molasses, 2 large egg yolks, room temperature, 1 large egg, room temperature, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Meringue Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Gingerbread Meringue Bars

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