Chocolate Chip Meringues

Chocolate Chip Meringues

Makes 12 higher or 24 minor bars

Ingredients:
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups light-weight brown sugar, firmly packed and separated
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 ounces (2 cups) semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup grated coconut (optional)

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda; set aside.
3. In a heavy blending bowl, cream the butter, 1/2 cup of the brown sugar, and the granulated sugar. Overcome in the egg yolks. slowly add the dry ingredients, blending perfectly. Stir inside the vanilla.
4. Spread the dough on to a 9- x 15-inch baking sheet. Sprinkle with the chocolate chips and force them into the dough.
5. To create a meringue, beat the egg whites until they are rigid. slowly add the remaining brown sugar, proceeding to beat until properly combined. Spread the meringue over the cookie dough, then sprinkle with the coconut.
6. Bake for 25 minutes. At the time awesome, reduce into squares.