Chocolate Tom Thumb Bars Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 24

Yield: 24 bars

Chocolate Tom Thumb Bars Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup shortening

½ cup white sugar

1 ½ 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

⅛ teaspoon salt

1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

Step 2

In 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.

Step 3

In 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.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven until meringue has risen and light brown in color about 15 to 20 minutes. Leave to cool before cutting into bars.

Nutritional Information

Chocolate Tom Thumb Bars Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 259.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.5g 5%

Carbohydrates: 34.6g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 4%

Sugars: 25.3g

Fat: 13.5g 21%

Saturated Fat: 4.8g 24%

Cholesterol: 23.3mg 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 30.4IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.2mg 10%

Folate: 24mcg 6%

Calcium: 20.9mg 2%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 20.5mg 7%

Potassium: 89.8mg 3%

Sodium: 173.4mg 7%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 121.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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