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Swedish Raspberry Almond Bars

Name: Swedish Raspberry Almond Bars
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
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

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Total Time

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

Makes

2 dozen

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

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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

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

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

Swedish Raspberry Almond Bars

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