Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup margarine softened
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
  • 3/4 cup raspberry jam
  • 3 each egg whites
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup almonds sliced
  • 1/2 cup coconut shredded

Method

  • In bowl, cream margarine and powdered sugar until light.
  • Blend in flour.
  • Press evenly over bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Bake at 350F (180C) for 12 -16 minutes, until set.
  • Spread jam over hot baked crust.
  • In bowl, 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.
  • Fold in 1/2 cup nuts.
  • Spread over jam layer.
  • Sprinkle with remaining nuts and coconut.
  • Bake at 350F (180C).
  • Cool and cut into bars.
  • Makes 24 bars -----