Chocolate Marshmallow Bars

These were yummy and easy, and didn't take very long to make.

Chocolate Marshmallow Bars (Gluten-free, Corn-free, Dairy-free)

Crust:

3/4 cup lard

3/4 cup corn-free powdered sugar

1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour

Chocolate Filling:

1 cup corn-free powdered sugar

1/4 cup cocoa

1-3 tablespoons water

Marshmallow Topping:

3 egg whites

3/4 cup granulated sugar

shredded coconut (optional)

Preheat oven to 

350ºF.

In bowl, cream lard and 3/4 cup powdered sugar until light. Blend in flour. Press evenly over bottom of a greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake for 12 -16 minutes, until set. 

Meanwhile, 

beat egg whites until foamy. Continue to beat, adding granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time until egg whites form soft peaks and are glossy.

 Combine all ingredients for the filling, and spread over hot baked crust. Spread egg mixture over chocolate filling layer. Sprinkle with coconut, if desired. Bake at 350

ºF

 degrees (just watch them; the recipe didn't say how long, but if I make them again, I'll time it and update this, Lord willing). Cool and cut into bars.

~ Hanunyah