Mud Hen Bars

This classic dessert deserves a spot in your recipe box.  Wonderful with homemade vanilla ice cream.

Base Layer Ingredients:

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 4 eggs – divided
  • 1/2 c salted butter, softened (1/4 lb)
  • 1 c granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 11/2 tsp. vanilla – divided
  • 11/2 c all-purpose flour

Middle Layer Ingredients:

  • 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted (optional)

Top Layer Ingredients:

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Lightly coat a 13×9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  3. Separate two of the eggs, placing 2 egg whites in a clean medium bowl. Save the egg yolks.
  4. In a large bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium 30 seconds.
  5. Add granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Beat until fluffy.
  7. Beat in 2 whole eggs, the 2 egg yolks and 1tsp. vanilla until smooth.
  8. Beat flour into butter mixture on low until just combined.
  9. Transfer mixture to prepared pan.
  10. Spread to an even layer.
  11. Top with chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and pecans (if using)
  12. Beat the remaining 2 egg whites on high until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes.
  13. Fold in brown sugar and remaining 1/2 tsp. vanilla until combined and there are no lumps.
  14. Spread on top of chocolate chip layer.
  15. Bake 20 minutes or until top is golden brown.
  16. Let cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares.

Servings: 24
Source: bhg.com.   Recipe developed by Sarah Brekke.

 

 

 

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