Raspberry Meringue Cookie Bars

Submitted by melfriesen

"really? Well, I was desperate for a dessert when I had unexpected company. I took pieces of a couple of recipes that I thought might work together... and TADA! You have raspberry Meringue Cookie Bars!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 24 bars
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 1⁄3 cup powdered sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 3⁄4 cup raspberry jam
• 2 egg whites
• 1⁄2 cup sugar

directions

1. Combine flour, powdered sugar and butter. Press into a 13x9 pan. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Spread softened jam on top.
2. Beat egg whites until stiff (room temp whites stiffen better). Slowly beat in 1/2 Cup Sugar. Spread on top. Bake an additional 25 minutes.

Reviews

[Ginger Rose]

These were tasty! I halved the recipe and used strawberry jam. Thanks.