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Swedish Raspberry Almond Bars

13 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 35 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Makes

2 dozen

Updated: Aug. 18, 2023
When I was a single mom with a young daughter and little money, my neighbor brought me a batch of these treats at Christmas. My daughter’s 36 now, and I still make these wonderful bars. —Marina Castle-Kelley, Canyon Country, California
Swedish Raspberry Almond Bars
Swedish Raspberry Almond Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes. 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.
  2. 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 as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 165 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 53mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.