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Mud Hen Bars

Buttery cookie dough meets gooey marshmallow, melty chocolate chips, and brown sugar meringue - need I say more? These Mud Hen Bars taste like a dream and are extra impressive to boot. They’ll quickly become your new favorite dessert.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 173 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter flavored shortening
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg whole
  • 2 large eggs separated
  • 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
  • ¾ cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 13x9 baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the shortening, butter, and sugar until creamy. Beat in the whole egg, and the two egg YOLKS.
  3. Slowly add in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Combine until fully blended.
  4. Press batter into prepared baking dish. Top with marshmallows and chocolate chips.
  5. In a separate clean and dry mixing bowl, beat the two egg whites until stiff. Fold in the brown sugar and pour over the stop of the bars. Spread gently, making sure it touches the sides of the pan (this will help it rise during baking, and not shrink).
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the meringue on top is lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool completely.
  7. Cut into bars and enjoy. We prefer to keep these chilled in the refrigerator, they taste great cold!

Notes

  • The cookie dough is thick, so instead of pouring it into the baking pan, you’ll need to spread it, and your hands are the best tool for the job.
  • If you’re using a smaller baking dish, you might need to bake the bars for more than 40 minutes. 
  • Make sure the raw meringue touches all edges of the dish for the best rise.
  • Store any leftover Mud Hen Bars in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bar Calories 173kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 63mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 21g (42%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 173

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bar
Calories 173kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 63mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 21g 42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.