Mud Hen Bars

Indulge in the irresistible charm of Mud Hen Bars, a nostalgic dessert bar that layers soft, buttery shortbread with gooey mini marshmallows and a crackly brown sugar meringue topping. These crowd-pleasing bars are the ultimate fusion of crunchy, chewy, and sweet, making them a perfect treat for gatherings or an easy dessert to whip up on a whim. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple pantry staples like flour, eggs, brown sugar, and butter, this recipe delivers a showstopping homemade dessert with minimal effort. Serve them sliced into perfect squares and watch them become an instant favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 eggs, separated
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add the egg yolks (reserve the whites for later) and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft, crumbly dough forms.

Step 6

Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.

Step 7

Sprinkle the mini marshmallows over the dough layer, evenly covering the surface.

Step 8

In a medium bowl, whisk the reserved egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form.

Step 9

Gently fold the brown sugar into the whipped egg whites until combined, creating a light meringue.

Step 10

Spread the meringue mixture evenly over the marshmallows, covering the entire surface.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the meringue topping is golden brown and set.

Step 12

Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into 16 squares and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	685.3 grams (685.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2206

Total Fat 1.40g	2%
Saturated Fat 0.20g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1302mg	57%
Total Carbohydrate 537.10g	195%
Dietary Fiber 3.30g	12%
Total Sugars 427.50g
Protein 23.40g	47%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 189mg	15%
Iron 7mg	39%
Potassium 566mg	12%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.6%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 95.3%