Chocolate Tom Thumb Bars

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Chocolate Tom Thumb Bars

Chocolate Tom Thumb Bars
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    24 People
  • VIEWS
    18

These irresistible chocolate bars, boasting a moist, intensely chocolatey base and a cloud-like meringue topping, are destined to vanish in a flash at any gathering. Prepare for rave reviews!

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    35 g
  • Cholesterol
    23 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    173 mg
  • Sugar
    25 g
  • Fat
    14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. (5 minutes)

02

Step

In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening, white sugar, and 1/2 cup of the brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks, water, and vanilla extract. (7 minutes)

03

Step

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. (8 minutes)

04

Step

In a large, clean glass or metal bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1 cup of brown sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form. (5 minutes)

05

Step

Spread the meringue evenly over the chocolate base, ensuring it covers the entire surface. (2 minutes)

06

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until the meringue is puffed and lightly golden brown, approximately 15 to 20 minutes. (20 minutes)

07

Step

Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares or rectangles. (60 minutes)

For an even richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
Be careful not to overbake the meringue, as it can become tough.
For a neater presentation, chill the bars in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before cutting.

Floy Wunsch

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.0/ 5 ( 6 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)

  • Odell Bogan

    May 14, 2025

    I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out perfectly. The meringue was light and fluffy, and the chocolate base was moist and delicious.

  • Kari Considine

    Apr 28, 2025

    My family devoured these in one sitting! I will definitely be making them again.

  • Lori Reynolds

    Apr 19, 2025

    These bars were a huge hit at my office potluck! Everyone loved the combination of chocolate and meringue.

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