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Butterscotch Meringue Bars

SUBMITTED BY: Betty Behnken 

"These fast and easy cookies are unlike any others I've eaten. They're irresistibly rich and always draw 'oohs', 'aahs' and requests for the recipe after the very first bite!"
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This recipe has been rated 3 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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PREP TIME  25 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  50 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup butter flavored shortening
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • MERINGUE:
  • 3 egg white
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Beat in egg yolks, water and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with butterscotch chips and pat lightly.
  2. For meringue, in a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually add brown sugar, beating well. Spread over chips. Sprinkle with walnuts and gently press into meringue. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 16, 2008 by cath 
quite tasty, a variation of a recipe i have, all said they prefer mine, which are simpler to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 13, 2007 by Mrs. Walker 
I thought these Bars were addictive! I only made slight changes: as I didn't have any butter... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 26, 2008 by Kelly 
I am not what you would call a very good baker. I needed to make something for Christmas... MORE


 
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