White Chip Meringue Dessert Squares

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White Chip Meringue Dessert Squares

Crust:

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened

Topping:

• 2 cups (12-ounce package) Nestle Toll House Premier White Morsels
• 1 1/4 cups sliced or chopped nuts, divided
• 3 egg whites
• 1 cup packed brown sugar

For Crust: Combine flour and powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Cut butter in with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press onto bottom of ungreased 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Bake in preheated 375 F oven for 10-12 minutes or until set.

For Topping: Sprinkle morsels and 1 cup nuts over hot crust. Beat egg whites in small mixer until frothy. Gradually add brown sugar. Beat until stiff peaks form. Gently spread egg white mixture over morsels and nuts. Sprinkle with remaining nuts.

Bake at 375 F for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or cool. Cut into bars. Makes about 2 dozen squares.