These chewy, delicious bars also have a touch of coconut.
Original recipe makes 3 dozen
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
7 ounces almond paste
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup seedless red raspberry jam
3 egg whites
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup flaked coconut
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PREP
20 mins
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COOK
45 mins
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READY IN
1 hr 5 mins
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with greased aluminum foil.
- To make the Crust: In a large bowl, mix together the butter, almond paste, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in one egg and the almond extract. Mix in the flour and stir until well blended.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden. Cool slightly, and spread the raspberry preserves over the crust.
- In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until they form soft peaks. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar until peaks become stiff. Spread the meringue over the jam and sprinkle with coconut.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until firm. Let cool on wire racks. Lift foil from pan and cut bars with a sharp knife.
Nutrition
Calories: 144 kcal
Carbohydrates: 18.9 g
Cholesterol: 19 mg
Fat: 7.1 g
Fiber: 0.6 g
Protein: 1.8 g
Sodium: 47 mg