Marmalade Meringue Bars

Name: Marmalade Meringue Bars
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 30 bars
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine, softened; 1/2 cup sugar, divided; 2 eggs, separated; 1 teaspoon grated orange rind; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup wheat germ, divided; 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, divided; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup orange marmalade; sifted powdered sugar (optional)

Submitted by winkki

"From "Christmas Cookies"...untested by me but sounds like a marmalade-lovers dream! :o)"

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 11
Yields:: 30 bars

ingredients

6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine, softened
¹⁄₂ cup sugar, divided
2 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
¹⁄₂ cup wheat germ, divided
¹⁄₂ cup finely chopped pecans, divided
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₃ cup orange marmalade
sifted powdered sugar (optional)

directions

Cream butter in medium mixing bowl.
Gradually add 1/4 c sugar; beat until light and fluffy.
Add egg yolks, orange rind, and vanilla; beat until well-blended.
In separate bowl, combine flour, 1/4 c wheat germ, 1/4 c pecans, and salt.
Add flour mixture to creamed mixture; combine well.
Press dough evenly into ungreased 8x8 baking dish, across bottom and up 1" on all sides to make a crust.
Bake at 350 for 12-15 min or until golden brown.
While dough is baking, prepare meringue: Beat egg whites (at room temp) until soft peaks form.
Gradually add remaining 1/4 c sugar (1 Tbsp at a time), beating until stiff peaks form.
Fold in remaining 1/4 c wheat germ and 1/4 c pecans; set aside.
Spread marmalade over warm crust; top with meringue.
Bake at 350 for 18-20 min or until golden brown.
Cool in pan on wire rack.
Sprinkle w/powdered sugar, if desired.
Cut into bars or squares.
Store in airtight container for up to 1 week.