Swedish Raspberry Almond Bars

• 3/4 cups butter, softened
• 3/4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 cup flour
• 3/4 cups seedless raspberry jam
• 3 egg whites
• 6 Tbsp sugar
• 1/2 cup coconut
• 1 cup sliced almonds (divided)
• powdered sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

1. Cream together butter, powdered sugar, and flour. Pat lightly into a 9x13 pan and bake for 18-20 min at 350°F.
2. Spread raspberry jam on top of first layer.
3. Beat egg whites until soft peaks, beat in sugar until stiff peaks.
4. Fold in coconut & 1/2 cup almonds. Spread over jam.
5. Sprinkle with the other 1/2 cup almonds.
6. Bake at 350°F for 18-22 min until golden brown.
7. Sprinkle with more powdered sugar when cool.
8. Cut into pieces 1 inch x 2 inches.