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Almond Meringue Bars


Base:

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 3 eggs, separated
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Filling:

• 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup flaked or shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds

Topping:

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds

Instructions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Base: Beat sugar, brown sugar, butter, egg yolks and vanilla in large bowl on low speed until blended. Beat on med. speed, scrapping bowl constantly, until smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Press dough in greased rectangular pan, 13x9", with floured hands.
Filling: Sprinkle with chocolate chips, coconut and almonds. Topping: Beat egg whites until foamy. Beat in Brown sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time; continue beating until stiff and glossy. Spread over mixture in pan. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake until meringue is set and light brown, 35-40 minutes. Cool. Cut into bars, about 3x1".