Chocolate chip bars

Chocolate chip bars

Ingredients/Components

• vanilla - 1 tsp
• granulated sugar - 1/2 c
• salt - 1/2 tsp
• flour - 2 c
• eggs, separated - 2 item
• water - 1 Tbsp
• baking powder - 1 tsp
• baking soda - 1/2 tsp
• chocolate chips - 3/4 c
• finely chopped walnuts - 3/4 c
• butter room temperature - 1 c
• brown sugar, divided - 1 c

How to make chocolate chip bars:

Cream together butter, granulated sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add water, vanilla and egg yolks (reserve whites in a separate bowl). Beat for 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in flour, salt, baking soda and powder. Spread batter onto lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan or jelly roll pan. Sprinkle on chocolate chips. Beat egg whites until they form soft peaks, then add reserved brown sugar, blending well. Carefully spread over chips. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until whites are brown. Cut with sharp knife while still hot. Yields 3 dozen bars.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cookie and brownie, Bar cookie.