Meringue Squares
Meringue Squares might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 48. One serving contains 84 calories, 1g of protein, and 4g of fat. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.
Instructions
Cream together butter or margarine and sugar.
Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
In another bowl, sift flour, salt, and baking powder together. Blend in to the creamed mixture, and then add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla to the dough.
Spread dough in 9 x 13 inch greased baking pan, and sprinkle chopped nuts over top.
In a small mixing bowl, beat egg white until stiff but not dry.
Add brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla to the whipped egg white, and beat thoroughly.
Spread meringue over the dough and nuts already in the pan.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 to 30 minutes. Cool, and cut into bars.