Swedish Raspberry Almond Bars

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
• 3 large egg whites
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup sliced almonds, divided
• Additional confectioners' sugar, optional

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and mix well. Press onto the bottom of a greased
2. . Bake 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
3. Spread jam over crust. In a large bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Fold in coconut and 1/2 cup almonds. Spread over jam. Sprinkle with remaining almonds. Bake 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Dust with additional confectioners' sugar if desired.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/swedish-raspberry-almond-bars/ (may not work)