Chocolate Chip Meringue Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 egg yolks, beaten
3 Tbsp. water
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
2 egg whites
1 c. packed brown sugar
pecans (optional)

Preparation

Sift together dry ingredients; set aside.
Combine in a bowl the sugars and shortening; beat until light.
Add vanilla, egg yolks and water; beat until smooth.
Add dry ingredients.
Spread mixture evenly in a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
Sprinkle over top the chocolate chips.
Place the egg whites in a bowl and beat until frothy.
Add, while beating, the 1 cup brown sugar.
Beat until the sugar is completely blended.
Spread evenly over batter. Sprinkle with chopped pecans, if desired.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes.