Chocolate Chip Meringue Bars

• 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)

1. Sift together dry ingredients; set aside.
2. Combine in a bowl the sugars and shortening; beat until light.
3. Add vanilla, egg yolks and water; beat until smooth.
4. Add dry ingredients.
5. Spread mixture evenly in a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
6. Sprinkle over top the chocolate chips.
7. Place the egg whites in a bowl and beat until frothy.
8. Add, while beating, the 1 cup brown sugar.
9. Beat until the sugar is completely blended.
10. Spread evenly over batter. Sprinkle with chopped pecans, if desired.
11. Bake at 350u0b0 for 30 minutes.

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Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=845758 (may not work)