Mud Hen Bars
Classic Mud Hen Bars: a triple-layer dessert with a soft cookie base, gooey chocolate-marshmallow filling, and a crisp brown sugar meringue topping.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs (separated)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup miniature vanilla marshmallows
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup packed light brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 9×13-inch pan.
- Cream butter and granulated sugar. Add vanilla, 1 whole egg, and 2 egg yolks; mix. Whisk in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Spread in pan.
- Evenly top batter with chocolate chips and marshmallows.
- In a clean bowl, beat the 2 egg whites until stiff peaks form (2-3 mins). Fold in brown sugar. Spread over marshmallows.
- Bake 30-35 mins until top is golden brown. Cool completely before cutting.
Notes
- Ensure bowl and beaters are perfectly clean for whipping egg whites.
- Room temperature ingredients are key for a smooth batter.
- Cooling completely is essential for clean cuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 179 calories
- Sugar: 20.6 g
- Sodium: 61.4 mg
- Fat: 7.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 27.8 g
- Fiber: 0.9 g
- Protein: 2.3 g
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