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One recipe that caught my eye is for the mysteriously named Delta Bars.
These are some of the bestvintage dessertsweve discovered in old cookbooks.
What Are Delta Bars?
A mud hen is a common bird in the Mississippi Delta area so perhapsthatswhere the name came from!
This recipe also has similarities tovintage spice bars.
The recipe makes 24 bars.
Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom and sides of a 913-inch pan.
Spray the pan with nonstick spray, then press the parchment paper into the pan.
Cream the shortening, butter and granulated sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg yolks, then add the vanilla extract.
Mix on low, scraping the bowl once or twice, until everything is combined.
Clean and dry your stand mixer bowl and whisk attachment well its one of oursecrets for a successful meringue!
Let the mixer run on medium-low while you add in the brown sugar one tablespoon at a time.
Once all the sugar is in, increase the mixer speed and beat the meringue until stiff peaks form.
Spoon the meringue over the batter in the pan, and lightly spread it to reach all the edges.
Use your spoon to add decorative swirls to the meringue.
Place the pan in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the meringue is golden-brown in color.
Let the bars cool in the pan on a cooling rack.
Use the parchment edges to lift them from the pan, then slice them into 24 pieces.
Store your Delta Bars in an airtight container for up to five days.
If you love these Delta Bars, dont miss theseBetty Crockers carrot cookies.
Heres What I Thought
Another successful vintage recipe!
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