Chocolate Chip Meringue Bars

I found this recipe in a little soft cover recipe book called

In a mixing bowl , cream shortening , 1 / 2 c brown sugar and 1 / 2 c sugar.

Add egg yolks and mix well.

Combine the water and vanilla.

Combine flour , baking soda and salt.

Add to the creamed mixture alternately with with water / vanilla mixture.

Mix well.

Spread into a greased 15x10x1 inch baking pan.

Sprinkle with chocolate chips.

In a small glass or metal mixing bowl , beat egg whites until soft peaks form.

Add the remaining brown sugar , 2 tablespoons at a time , beating well after each addition.

Beat until stiff peaks form.

Spread over chocolate chips.

Top with peanuts.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

shortening, brown sugar, sugar, eggs, water, vanilla, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, semi-sweet chocolate chips, salted peanuts