How to Make Grammie's Raspberry Meringue Cookie Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a homemade dessert that brings back memories of childhood and the warmth of family gatherings. Grammie's Raspberry Meringue Cookie Bars are a classic recipe that has been passed down through generations, delighting taste buds with their sweet and tart flavors. This recipe is a perfect blend of chewy cookie base, tangy raspberry filling, and fluffy meringue topping, making it a delicious and irresistible treat for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 6 eggs, separated
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • ¾ cup raspberry preserves, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 bars

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat flour, butter, powdered sugar, and egg yolks together in a large bowl. Press into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add white sugar, continuing to beat until stiff, shiny peaks form. Fold in rice vinegar and cornstarch with a spatula.
  • Remove crust from the oven; cover with jam. Spoon meringue over the top. Continue baking until meringue is golden brown, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
  • Nutrition

    421 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 107mg
    • Sodium: 146mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 59g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 40g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 53mg