Description
Delicious Mud Hen Bars are a classic dessert with layers of cookie-like dough, chocolate chips, marshmallows, and a crispy meringue topping. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 whole egg + 2 eggs, separated
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Topping:
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
Instructions
- Preheat 350°F: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Lightly spray a 9×13 baking pan with cooking spray.
- Mix Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, 1 whole egg plus 2 yolks, and vanilla until smooth. Add flour, baking powder, and salt; mix until just combined. Spread in the prepared pan.
- Add Toppings: Top the dough with chocolate chips and mini marshmallows.
- Make Meringue Topping: In a clean mixing bowl with a whisk attachment, beat the 2 remaining egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold in light brown sugar until combined.
- Layer and Bake: Spread the meringue on top of the chocolate chips and marshmallows. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Store airtight at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
