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Chocolate Tom Thumb Bars Recipe

Recipe by: OldFashionedFoodie

"These mouth watering, moist and chocolaty bars were always the first to disappear off my mom's holiday goodie platter. With a sweet meringue topping, these will be a hit at your next gathering."
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Directions
  • Prep20 m
  • Cook20 m
  • Ready In40 m
  • 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • 2In 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.
  • 3In 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.
  • 4Bake in preheated oven until meringue has risen and light brown in color, about 15 to 20 minutes. Leave to cool before cutting into bars.
Ingredients
  • 24 servings
  • 259 cals
  • 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
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    259
    13%
  • Fat:
    13.5
    21%
  • Carbs:
    34.6
    11%
  • Protein:
    2.5
    5%
  • Cholesterol:
    23
    8%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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