Mud Hen Bars

For the Bars

• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 whole egg plus 2 egg yolks (reserve the whites for the topping)
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup mini marshmallows

For the Brown Sugar Meringue Topping

• 2 egg whites
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350F and line a 9×13 pan.
• Cream the butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in the whole egg, 2 egg yolks, and vanilla.
• Mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Press the dough evenly into the pan.
• Scatter the chocolate chips and mini marshmallows over the dough.
• Beat the egg whites to stiff peaks, then fold in the brown sugar. Spread the meringue over the top.
• Bake about 30 minutes, until the meringue is golden brown. Cool before cutting into bars.

From Shelly Jaronsky (cookiesandcups) on Instagram.