Holy moly! These are delicious.
So delicious that last night when a few girlfriends over for dinner we drank Prosecco out of water glasses and gnawed on them frozen straight out of the freezer. Is that classy or what?!
Basically, they are a glorified bar cookie with a shortbread-style crust, a thick layer of gooey chocolate chips and a crunchy brown sugar meringue topping. I actually made them a few weeks ago to take on our 4th of July road-trip to Tahoe.
Adam said they were the best thing I’ve ever made!
I think I’ll keep him around awhile.
Head over to the Tasty Kitchen Blog for the step-by-step photo recipe!
Molly @ RDexposed
July 21, 2011 at 4:38 amWhat excuse can I use to make these???
Ariffa
July 21, 2011 at 12:53 pm‘It’s Thursday’ seems like a good enough reason to make these =D
Brittany @ Itty Bits of Balance
July 21, 2011 at 2:57 pmamen
Hilliary@HappilyEverHealthy
July 21, 2011 at 4:42 amMy mouth is water just looking at these! Nothing is better then gooey melty chocolate!
Natasha
July 21, 2011 at 4:43 amI really have to stop reading your posts in the morning – it makes me crave these delicious things for breakfast (not exactly a breakfast of champions). Can’t wait to make this!
OveLoves
Baking N Books
July 21, 2011 at 5:25 amDitto. But only because I actually DID eat too much of sweets the night before – and need to forget about it!
Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles
July 21, 2011 at 4:43 amI bet they were a HUGE HIT at the 4th! ….Yah, keep a boy who gives you compliments, they are totally awesome when they do that. 🙂
Holly @ The Runny Egg
July 21, 2011 at 4:47 amThey sound delicious! I love cookie bars.
Molly
July 21, 2011 at 5:00 amomg… these look incredible. Like Molly above me (haha, same name!) I’m racking my brain to find excuses to make these puppies…but who needs an excuse?! What better way to celebrate Thursday then to stuff my face with these?!
Heather (Heather's Dish)
July 21, 2011 at 5:07 amHEAVEN!
amy walters, aDESIGNdock
July 21, 2011 at 5:11 amAaaah! I love shortbread. This looks like the best recipe ever 😉 I must try this…like right now. Wish I had some in MY freezer 😉
Brooke @ BittersweetBrooke
July 21, 2011 at 5:22 amI love butterscotch and I love meringues, put them together and it sounds magical. Butterscotch is one of those old time favorite sweets, my dads favorite and it always makes me feel like I’m back in the 50’s with my heels and apron on making butterscotch blondies for Leave it to Beaver and Wally haha.
rachel @ the faded apron shared table
July 21, 2011 at 5:23 amthat looks amazing!!!!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat
July 21, 2011 at 5:23 amOoooh my goodness. The title and the first photo of this post got me VERY exited, like a kid walking into a candy store (or me, walking into Lululemon or Whole Foods). Heading over to the recipe now! 🙂
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes
July 21, 2011 at 5:31 amwow. every morning i read these posts and want them at 8AM!! …great photos, they look so tasty 🙂
Angela (Oh She Glows)
July 21, 2011 at 5:33 amheh don’t you love when the guy says they are the best things you’ve made? I think Eric says that about every second thing he tries. They know how to make a girl happy!
Erika @ The Teenage Taste
July 21, 2011 at 5:54 amDecadent…delicious…butterscotch! Yummy! 🙂
Lauren at Keep It Sweet
July 21, 2011 at 5:59 amOh my those look outrageous!
Lisa @ Sunny Seed Stories
July 21, 2011 at 6:04 amOo this is so original–love it!
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga
July 21, 2011 at 6:12 amOh Jenna, these look amazing!!
I LOVE butterscotch!!! I am on my way to T.K. now….
Kristen @ notsodomesticated
July 21, 2011 at 6:16 amWow, gorgeous pictures!!
Sarah@The Flying ONION
July 21, 2011 at 6:25 amOh gosh.
I am drooling.
Corey @ Learning Patience
July 21, 2011 at 6:25 amamazing – i heart Prosecco 🙂
laura
July 21, 2011 at 6:26 amwhat a brilliant idea.. so creative & mouthwatering. Jenna, omg, this looks like it is INCREDIBLE!
Cait's Plate
July 21, 2011 at 6:40 amHaha wow – the best thing you ever made?? That is a high mark of approval! I agree though – he’s a keeper 😉
These look phenomenal as always!
Kristen @ Popcorn on the Stove
July 21, 2011 at 6:44 amThese look amazing. I think they would be a big hit anywhere!
Jen
July 21, 2011 at 7:06 amI actually like to eat desserts like this frozen more than I do hot. Unless eating them hot means there will be a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. Then I choose hot. But frozen cookies/brownies/bars are so chewy! These look decadent and delicious.
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen
July 21, 2011 at 7:23 amdesserts straight out of the freezer are the best. I’m usually not a huge meringue fan, but these look delicious!
kaila @ healthyhelper
July 21, 2011 at 7:41 amThese look so delicious and unigue….love it girl!
Joelle (On A Pink Typewriter)
July 21, 2011 at 7:47 amThese looks absolutely amazing! I bet they’d taste fab cold, too!
Alejandra @ Mouthfuls and Morsels
July 21, 2011 at 8:07 amA meringue topping?? Very creative!
Girl in the pink
July 21, 2011 at 8:32 amSounds like a great night!
Katrina
July 21, 2011 at 8:38 amThese look deadly. Love this!
Cat @Breakfast to Bed
July 21, 2011 at 8:44 amyou want me to be fat again, don’t you?
Alexa @ Simple Eats
July 21, 2011 at 8:57 amGood Lord. Save me.
I love butterscotch…and now I love these.
Susan
July 21, 2011 at 9:59 amcan you make these a day in advance? would you cool it then store it in the fridge?
Maria
July 21, 2011 at 10:02 amGoing on my must make list!
Abby
July 21, 2011 at 10:18 amThese look delicious! Thank goodness it’s marathon training season and I can indulge every now and again. Mmmmmmm!
jenna k
July 21, 2011 at 2:02 pmwow, these look amazing! i need to stop making so many desserts, but this is going on the list. 🙂
jenna k
July 21, 2011 at 2:34 pmnevermind- i’m making it tonight, haha!
Victoria @ The Pursuit of Hippieness
July 21, 2011 at 2:05 pmOh my goodness. Actually drooling over here.
Savannah
July 21, 2011 at 2:34 pmThese look Amazingggg
Samantha
July 21, 2011 at 5:49 pmTotally understand staying in the PJ’s until noon. I even rationalize walking my dog in my nightgown. It kinda looks like a dress, right? Right? Anyway, just want to say that I’ve been lurking on your blog since I read about it in “Health” magazine. I love what you’re doing, and I’m completely on board with you adding more fashion posts. I’ve been stalking “J’s Everyday Fashion” for outfit ideas, so I’m looking for all the help I can get. Gotta find a way to punch up my nightgown.
Keep up the great work!
Happy When Not Hungry
July 21, 2011 at 6:36 pmThese look amazing! What a great recipe!
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen
July 22, 2011 at 1:34 amOh my, that brown sugar meringue topping is too tempting!
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July 22, 2011 at 3:57 pmI need to make these now!
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July 23, 2011 at 12:21 pmI totally want to come to one of your ladies nights 😉
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