Mud Hen Bars

Mud Hen Bars

24 servings
These Mud Hen Bars are gooey, chewy and delicious chocolate marshmallow bars topped with brown sugar meringue! They're some of the most delicious dessert bars ever!

Ingredients

  • butter

    room temperature

    ½ c
  • granulated sugar
    1 c
  • vanilla
    1 tsp
  • whole egg + 2 eggs

    separated

    1
  • flour
    1 ½ c
  • baking powder
    1 tsp
  • salt
    ½ tsp
  • mini marshmallows
    1 c
  • semi-sweet chocolate chips
    1 c
  • light brown sugar

    packed

    1 c

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat 350°

  2. 2

    Spray a 9×13 baking pan lightly with cooking spray

  3. 3

    In a large bowl cream together butter, granulated sugar, 1 whole egg plus 2 yolks and vanilla until smooth.

  4. 4

    Add in flour, baking powder and salt and mix until just combined. Spread in prepared pan.

  5. 5

    Top with chocolate chips and mini marshmallows.

  6. 6

    In a clean mixing bowl with whisk attachment on your mixer, beat the 2 remaining egg whites until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes on high.

  7. 7

    Fold in light brown sugar and stir until combined and there are no lumps.

  8. 8

    Spread on top of chocolate chips and marshmallows.

  9. 9

    Bake 30-35 minutes until top is golden brown.

  10. 10

    Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares

Mud Hen Bars

Mud Hen Bars

4.4(20)40 min24 servings179 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a dessert bar that hits all the right notes of gooey, chewy, and utterly delicious? These Mud Hen Bars are an irresistible treat, combining the best of a chocolate marshmallow bar with a unique brown sugar meringue topping, creating a truly special dessert.

Why This Recipe Works

What sets Mud Hen Bars apart is their masterful layering of textures and flavors. You start with a rich, chewy chocolate chip base, enhanced by pockets of melted mini marshmallows. The true secret, however, lies in the airy, delicate brown sugar meringue that crowns each bar, adding a delightful crispness and a deep, caramel-like sweetness that perfectly balances the chocolate and marshmallow below.

What to Expect

Prepare your taste buds for an experience in contrasts: a dense, buttery bar that's delightfully chewy, studded with gooey, soft marshmallows and melty semi-sweet chocolate chips. This rich foundation is then topped with a light, almost ethereal meringue, infused with the warm notes of brown sugar. The result is a truly indulgent dessert bar that’s both comforting and elegant, offering a symphony of sweet, chocolatey, and caramel-like flavors in every bite.

Customization & Variations

While delicious as is, you can easily customize these bars. For a different chocolate profile, swap the semi-sweet chocolate chips for dark chocolate chips for a richer, more intense flavor, or use milk chocolate chips if you prefer an even sweeter bar. If you don't have mini marshmallows, larger marshmallows cut into smaller pieces could work, though they might create larger, more distinct gooey pockets.

Serving & Context

These Mud Hen Bars are perfect for any occasion, from casual family gatherings to special celebrations. They make a fantastic addition to potlucks, bake sales, or simply as a comforting dessert alongside a cup of coffee or tea.

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