Raspberry Meringue Cookie Bars Recipes

RASPBERRY MERINGUE BARS

Steps:

• preheat oven to 325*.grease a 13x9" pan --
• beat butter and brown sugar in a medium bowl.till light and fluffy -- add 1 egg, beat till blended.
• stir in flour until well combined.
• pat dough evnly in pan.and bake for 20 minutes.
• remove from oven and spread solo almond filling over crust.
• to prepare meringue topping:.
• beat egg whites in medium bowl at high speed till stiff and glossy -- add sugar gradually and beat.fold in coconut and almonds.
• spread over filling.return to oven and bake 20 minutes or meringue topping is lightly browned.
• cool completely in pan on wire rack.

RASPBERRY MERINGUE BARS

Steps:

• For the base, mix flour and baking powder together in medium bowl. Add butter and mix to form pea size particles. Stir in egg yolks. Mix well. Transfer to an ungreased 9 X 9 inch (23 X 23 cm) pan.
• Drop spoonfuls of raspberry jam over base and then carefully spread jam over the base. In a large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add brown sugar while beating on high. Continue beating until mixture is stiff and glossy. Stir in coconut. Spread egg white mixture over jam layer. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for approximately 30 to 35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack and then cut into squares. Keep covered and refrigerated.
• Makes 25 bars.

RASPBERRY MERINGUE COOKIE BARS

Steps:

• Combine flour, powdered sugar and butter. Press into a 13x9 pan. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Spread softened jam on top.
• 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.

ALMOND RASPBERRY MERINGUE BARS

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix flour, egg yolks, 1/2 cup of the sugar, the salt, margarine and 1/2 half cup slivered almonds (dough will be stiff). Press dough in ungreased square pan, 9x9x2 inches. Bake until edges are light brown, 15 to 20 minutes; cool slightly. Spread with jam.
• 2. Beat egg whites until foamy. Beat in 1/3 cup sugar gradually; continue beating until stiff and glossy. Spread meringue over jam;sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup slivered almonds. Bake until meringue is light brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool slightly; cut into 18 squares, or larger if desired.
• 3. Just a note here...you can use just about any flavor of jam that you wish...blueberry, cherry, apricot..your choice. When I found this recipe they only showed using raspberry and strawberry.