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Mud Hens
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Mud Hens

Recipe for a delicious cookie bar with marshmallows, chocolate chips and topped with a brown sugar meringue - these Muds Hens are irresistible!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 4 tablespoons butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg whole
  • 2 egg separated
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup nuts chopped
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Butter a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, butter and sugar. Add in the 1 whole egg and 2 egg yolks (reserve whites for later) and mix well. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture and mix until full incorporated.
  3. Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish. (You may need to use your hands to spread it out evenly.) Sprinkle the nuts over, followed by the marshmallows and the chocolate chips.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the 2 reserved egg whites until stiff. Fold in the brown sugar. Spread evenly over the top of the batter.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until lightly browned on top. Cool completely then cut into bars.

Notes

  • Recipe from Southern Plate