Chewy Chocolate Chip Nut Bars

Make certain that the egg whites are room temperature before beating.

Set oven to 350 degrees.

Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.

In a bowl cream together butter with sugar and 1 / 2 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Add in water , maple extract and 2 egg yolks beat for 2-3 minutes.

Mix together the flour , salt , baking soda and baking powder and cinnamon then add to the creamed mixture.

Mix until combined.

Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish.

Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the batter.

Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form , then add in in 1 / 2 cup brown sugar.

Blend well.

Spread the egg white mixture over the top of the chocolate chips.

Sprinkle the top with chopped nuts.

Bake for about 35 minutes or until the meringue is light brown.

Cut the bars while still hot.

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