COCONUT MERINGUE SQUARES 
1/2 c. Crisco
1 c. sugar
2 eggs (save 1 white)
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. lemon juice

Blend Crisco, sugar and eggs. Add dry ingredients with milk. Add vanilla and lemon juice; mix well. Spread in a 9x13 pan.

TOPPING:

1 egg white
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2/3 c. coconut
1/3 c. brown sugar

Beat egg whites until stiff. Beat in sugar 1/3 at a time, fold in coconut. Spread on bottom layer. Bake at 350 degrees 20-25 minutes.

 

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