Melody Bars Recipe

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Melody Bars
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Beat 2 egg whites (save egg yolks for dough) until fluffy and stiff.
  2. Gently add in 1 cup of brown sugar.
  3. Set aside.
  4. Cream together: 1 cup shortening, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar.
  5. In a small bowl gently beat the egg yolks, 1 Tblsp cold water, and 1 tsp. vanilla.
  6. Add to shortening/sugar mixture and beat for 1 minute.
  7. Combine: 2 cups flour, 1/2 tsp. salt and 1 tsp baking soda.
  8. Gradually add flour mixture to shortening/sugar/egg mixture.
  9. Beat until dough forms.
  10. Press dough into greased 9 x 13 pan.
  11. Firmly press chocolate chips into the dough.
  12. Spread egg white mixture over the top.
  13. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until top is nicely browned.
  14. I like these bars cooled completely before eating, but my younger daughter loves them hot and melty right from the oven!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 252.26 Kcal (1056 kJ)
Calories from fat 110.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.27g 19%
Cholesterol 13.64mg 5%
Sodium 147.97mg 6%
Potassium 61.93mg 1%
Total Carbs 34.21g 11%
Sugars 17.53g 70%
Dietary Fiber 0.31g 1%
Protein 2.17g 4%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 20.7mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 466.68 Kcal (1954 kJ)
Calories from fat 204.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.7g 19%
Cholesterol 25.23mg 5%
Sodium 273.74mg 6%
Potassium 114.57mg 1%
Total Carbs 63.29g 11%
Sugars 32.43g 70%
Dietary Fiber 0.58g 1%
Protein 4.01g 4%
Iron 1.1mg 3%
Calcium 38.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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