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halfway bars

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Suzanne Jump
Norwalk, OH

My mom made these a lot when I was young. I'm not sure where she got the recipe, but we kids loved them. I still like them.

(2 ratings)
yield 48 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For halfway bars

  • 1 c
    shortening
  • 1/2 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 2
    egg yolks
  • 1 Tbsp
    cold water
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    baking soda
  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 6 oz
    chocolate chips
  • 2
    egg whites
  • 1 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed

How To Make halfway bars

  • 1
    Cream the shortening, brown sugar and white sugar until well mixed. Beat in the egg yolks and water until incorporated.
  • 2
    Mix the soda and flour together. Gradually add to first ingredients until all the flour is mixed in.
  • 3
    Pat the cookie base into a 13" x 9" cake pan.
  • 4
    Beat the egg whites until stiff. Add 1 cup brown sugar until well mixed. Spread over the top of the cookie base. DO NOT touch sides of the pan.
  • 5
    Bake at 325 degrees until golden brown, about 35 minutes.
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