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Coconut: Chocolate Coconut Meringue Bars

Source of Recipe

www.idunno4recipes.com


List of Ingredients

3/4 cup butter
3 ounces chocolate chips
1 cup brown sugar
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup coconut
2 egg whites
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds or pecans
2 tablespoons coconut


Recipe

In a medium heavy saucepan, heat butter and chocolate over medium heat until melted, stirring frequently. Stir in brown sugar, egg yolks and vanilla. Using a wooden spoon, beat lightly until just combined. (Do not over beat or bars will fall when baked.) Stir in the flour, salt and 1 cup coconut. Spread batter in a greased 9-inch square baking pan. Bake at 350�F for 25 minutes.

In a medium mixing bowl, beat the egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff peaks form and sugar is almost dissolved. Spread over hot crust. Sprinkle with chopped almonds and coconut. Bake at 350�F for 15 to 20 minutes more, or until meringue is set and lightly browned. Cool in pan on a rack. Cut into bars. Makes about 16.