Chocolate Tom Thumb Bars

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These mouth watering, moist and chocolaty bars were always the first to disappear off my mom's holiday goodie platter. With a sweet meringue topping, these will be a hit at your next gathering.

Submitted by OldFashionedFoodie
Published on June 18, 2020
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
24 bars
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 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

Directions

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

  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.

  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.

  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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

259 Calories
14g Fat
35g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 259
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 17%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 173mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 3g 5%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 90mg 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.