How to Make Chocolate Tom Thumb Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of delicious and easy-to-make desserts, then you'll love this recipe for Chocolate Tom Thumb Bars. These delectable treats are the perfect combination of rich chocolate, crunchy nuts, and chewy caramel, all layered together in a mouth-watering bar. Whether you're hosting a party, looking for a sweet treat to enjoy with your morning cup of coffee, or just want to indulge in a decadent dessert, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar, divided
  • 3 eggs, whites and yolks separated
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 bars

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl; mix together shortening, white sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and egg yolks. Stir in water and vanilla. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Combine with egg and sugar mixture; blend well. Stir in chocolate chips. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1 cup brown sugar, continuing to beat until whites form stiff peaks. Spread meringue on top of base, covering completely.
  • Bake in preheated oven until meringue has risen and light brown in color, about 15 to 20 minutes. Leave to cool before cutting into bars.
  • Nutrition

    259 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 173mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 90mg