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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
2 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 1/4 cups Trader Joe’s Crushed Candy Cane Joe Joe’s

Topping

4 large egg whites
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon peppermint extract

Preheat oven to 350̊ F. Line a 13 x 9 x 2-inch metal baking pan with parchment paper or spray it with flour added baking spray.

In a small bowl combine the flour, the baking soda and the salt. Whisk to blend and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl beat the butter with both sugars until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks and 1 teaspoon extract. Gradually mix in flour mixture until just blended. Pat the mixture onto the bottom of the prepared pan. Sprinkle with chips and pat lightly. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl use the whisk attachment to beat the egg whites to soft peaks. Gradually add 1 cup of granulated sugar (2 Tablespoons at-a-time) until stiff peaks form, about 4 - 6 minutes. Beat in 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract. Spread evenly over chips.

Bake until top is golden brown, about 25 - 30 minutes. Remove from oven, set pan on a rack and cool completely. Cut into bars or squares of desired size.

Store in refrigerator.

Submitted on 12/11/2007 by carole

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Peppermint Meringue Bars

byKristina, December 11, 2007

These look so good I can't wait to try them. Now I just have to wait for my husband to go on a business trip where there are trader Joe's so I can get some of those Candy Cane Joe Joe’s brought home to me. oh how I miss my Trader Joe's especially during the holiday season.
Kristina (austin texas)

peppermint bars

byczechn.in, December 12, 2007

Hello Carol,
In your recipe you mention adding "chips" to the bar base but I don't see "chips" in the ingredients????
Can you advise please?

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