Strawberry Meringue Bars

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup cold Land O Lakes Butter
• 3 Land O Lakes Eggs (yolks only)
• 3 Land O Lakes Eggs (whites only)
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup strawberry preserves
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds

1. Heat oven to 350F.
2. Combine flour and 1/2 cup sugar in bowl; cut in butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Stir in egg yolks until well mixed.
4. Press onto bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan.
5. Bake 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
6. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in bowl at high speed 45-60 seconds or until foamy.
7. Continue beating, gradually adding powdered sugar, 1-1 1/2 minutes or until glossy and stiff peaks form.
8. Spread preserves over hot, partially baked crust.
9. Spread egg white mixture over preserves; sprinkle with almonds.
10. Continue baking 22-27 minutes or until light golden brown.
11. Cool completely.
12. Cut into bars with sharp, wet knife.

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Taken from www.landolakes.com/recipe/197/strawberry-meringue-bars (may not work)