Meringue-Topped Chocolate Bars

• 2/3 cup milk chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon plus 3 tablespoons shortening, divided
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, divided
• 1 large egg,
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• Dash salt

1. In a microwave, melt milk chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon shortening; stir until smooth. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, cream sugar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar and remaining shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Spread into an ungreased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Spread chocolate evenly over crust.
3. In a small bowl, beat egg white on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining brown sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved, about 6 minutes.
4. Carefully spread meringue over chocolate layer. Bake at 350u0b0 for 15-18 minutes or until top is dry. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars; refrigerate leftovers.

milk chocolate chips, shortening, sugar, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, allpurpose, baking powder, salt

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/meringue-topped-chocolate-bars/ (may not work)