Mud Hen Bars

Mud Hen Bars

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs, separated
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped pecans (can use walnuts)
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup miniature marshmallows
• 1 cup brown sugar

Instructions

Grease a 9x13 baking pan or line with parchment paper, greasing any exposed areas of the pan.

1. Beat butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks and beat until blended.
2. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add to butter mixture, just until blended. Mixture will be crumbly. Press crust into the bottom of prepared pan.
3. layer chopped pecans, chocolate chips and marshmallows on top of crust.
4. In a medium bowl (I use a large batter bowl) Beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form with a hand mixer. Gently fold in brown sugar until combined. Spoon meringue on top marshmallows using a teaspoon, covering as much area as possible.
5. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 28-33 minutes, until meringue is cooked and a golden brown.
6. Let bars cool completely before cutting. Store in an airtight container.

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