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Butterscotch cookie bars stacked on a small plate with a rustic background.

Mud Hen Bars

Diana
Old-fashioned Mud Hen Bars with a buttery base, gooey chocolate chips, marshmallows, and a sweet brown sugar meringue topping.
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Servings 24 servings
Calories 204
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Course Cookies, Desserts
Cuisine Southern
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg, , whole
  • 2 eggs, , separated
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups flour, (200 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, , chopped (optional)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup brown sugar, (packed)

Instructions

  • Prepare the oven and pan: Heat the oven to 350°F and butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
  • Make the batter: In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar for 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Beat in the whole egg, 2 egg yolks, and vanilla (you'll be using the whites later).Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl and stir to blend. Add the dry ingredients to the first mixture and mix on low until combined.
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  • Make the brown sugar meringue: In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff; fold in the brown sugar.
  • Creamy beige sauce in a round metal container.
  • Assemble the layers in the pan: Spread the batter in the baking pan and sprinkle with the nuts, chocolate chips, and marshmallows. Spoon the meringue evenly over the marshmallow layer and gently spread to cover. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
    Sweet dessert mixture with chocolate chips and mini marshmallows in a baking pan.
  • Cool and serve: Cool the bars in the pan on a rack, then cut and serve. Enjoy!
    Dense cookie bars with chocolate chips and nuts.

Nutrition

Calories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 83mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 152IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword brown sugar, chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, mud hen bars, walnuts
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