Melody Bars Recipe

melody bars

From sweetnrose 17 years ago

This is one of my favorite desserts from my childhood. My mom made it in a jelly roll pan but I like mine in a 9x13.. makes them thicker and chewier!

Beat 2 egg whites (save egg yolks for dough) until fluffy and stiff.
Gently add in 1 cup of brown sugar.
Set aside.
Cream together: 1 cup shortening, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar.
In a small bowl gently beat the egg yolks, 1 Tblsp cold water, and 1 tsp. vanilla.
Add to shortening/sugar mixture and beat for 1 minute.
Combine: 2 cups flour, 1/2 tsp. salt and 1 tsp baking soda.
Gradually add flour mixture to shortening/sugar/egg mixture.
Beat until dough forms.
Press dough into greased 9 x 13 pan.
Firmly press chocolate chips into the dough.
spread egg white mixture over the top.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until top is nicely browned.
I like these bars cooled completely before eating, but my younger daughter loves them hot and melty right from the oven!

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kytigger 16 years ago
This is a new recipe to me..... I will certainly be giving this a try. Thanks for posting. Donna
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momo_55grandma ate it and said...
printed saving making this week yummy thanks
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pink 17 years ago
Bookmarked!*wink*
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printed saving making this week yummy thanks

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