Chocolate Chip Miringue Bars

By:

Billie Johnson

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• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tsp soda in 1 Tbsp hot water
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 pkg chocloate chips
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut

Cream the shortening, sugar, and brown sugar together. Beat the egg yolks and add to the sugar-shortening mix. Add in the rest of the ingredients and mix. Place into a greased 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees until done.

Miringue

• 2 egg whites
• 1 cup brown sugar

Beat the egg whites until stiff. Slowly add in the brown sugar. Mix thoroughly and spread over the bars. Bake 20 to 40 minutes.