Delicious Meringue Brownies

Picture this…Sweet and crunchy meringue on top of rich, chocolaty brownies. A must try for cookie and brownie lovers. These brownies will have the least effect on your waist line.:-)

BROWNIE BASE

Unsalted butter, softened ½ cup or 1 stick
Unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted ¼ cup
All purpose flour ¾ cup
Baking powder 1 tsp
Granulated sugar ½ cup
Vanilla extract 1 tsp
Chocolate extract 1 tsp
Egg whites, room T. 2 large

TOPPING

Egg white, room temperature 1 large
A pinch of Salt
Granulated sugar ¼ cup
Vanilla extract ½ tsp
    meringue brownies

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. and lightly grease or line a 9″ square pan with aluminum foil.

  • Melt butter in a microwave, or in a glass or aluminum bowl set over simmering water over medium heat. Then whisk in cocoa until smooth.


  • whipping egg whites
    Add flour, baking powder, sugar, vanilla extract, chocolate extract, and egg whites. After mixing thoroughly, spread brownie batter into the prepared pan.

  • Beat egg white with salt until foamy.

  • Gradually add sugar, a little at a time. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.


    Spreading meringue over brownie batter
  • Gently fold in vanilla extract.

  • Spoon it on top of brownie batter. Then gently and quickly spread it to cover the batter.


    brownies are done

  • Bake for 25 minutes or until top is lightly browned. After cooling meringue brownies completely in baking pan on wire rack, cut into squares and enjoy.



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