Toffee Meringue Gingerbread (T&T) Posted by Elaine 2004/3/31 08:15
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup shortening 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 cup molasses 3/4 cup hot water 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1/2 cup chocolate-covered toffee bits
Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9 x 3-inch or one 9-inch square pan. Beat all ingredients except toffee bits for about 3 minutes. Stir in toffee bits and pour into pan. Bake about 50 minutes or until it tests done.
Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F and make meringue.
Brown Sugar Meringue 2 egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup chocolate-covered toffee bits
Beat whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Beat in sugar, a little at a time, until stiff. Stir in toffee bits. Spread meringue over hot gingerbread and bake 8 to 10 minutes until light brown. Serve warm.
