SWEDISH RASPBERRY ALMOND BARS

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When I was a single mom with a young daughter and little money, my Swedish neighbor brought me a batch of these cookies at Christmas. My daughter's 36 now, and I still make these wonderful cookies. - Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. 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 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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