Chocolate Chip Meringue Bars
Crisp, golden meringue meets a buttery shortbread base in these irresistible Chocolate Chip Meringue Bars. This decadent dessert features three delightful layers: a tender, buttery shortbread crust, a gooey layer of semi-sweet chocolate chips that melt into every bite, and a billowy, sweet meringue topping baked to perfection. With just 20 minutes of prep time, these bars are a show-stopping treat for any occasion, from bake sales to holiday gatherings. The contrast of textures—from the crunch of the meringue to the melt-in-your-mouth shortbread—makes these bars utterly unforgettable. Perfect for chocolate lovers, this easy yet elegant recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 190 grams all-purpose flour
- 170 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 egg whites
- 120 grams powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a 9x9-inch (23x23 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the butter mixture and mix on low speed until a crumbly dough forms. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to form the shortbread base.
Bake the shortbread base in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly while you prepare the next layers.
Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the warm shortbread base, allowing them to soften slightly from the residual heat.
In a clean, grease-free bowl, whip the egg whites and cream of tartar using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.
Gradually add the powdered sugar to the egg whites, one spoonful at a time, while continuing to beat. Increase the mixer speed to high and whip until stiff, glossy peaks form.
Spread the meringue mixture evenly over the chocolate chip layer, ensuring it reaches the edges of the pan.
Bake the assembled layers in the oven for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the meringue topping is golden and crisp.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing them into squares or rectangles. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3447 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 144.1 g | 185% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.1 g | 426% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 243 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 534.1 g | 194% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 360.4 g | ||
| Protein | 45.9 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 958 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
