Almond Snowbank Bars

Anonymous August 24 2005

2 cups flour

2 eggs, separated

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 tsp. salt

3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened

1/2 cup silvered almonds, chopped

1/2 cup raspberry or strawberry jam or jelly

1/3 cup sugar

1/2 cup slivered almonds

Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Mix flour, egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, salt, butter and 1/2 cup slivered chopped almonds (dough will be very

stiff).. Press dough in ungreased square pan, 9x9x2 inches. Bake

until edges are light brown, 15 to 20 minutes; cool slightly. Spread

with jam. Beat egg whites until foamy. Beat in 1/3 cup

sugar gradually; continue beating until stiff and glossy. Spread

meringue over jam; sprinkle with 1/2 cup slivered almonds. Bake

until meringue is light brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool slightly; cut

into about 36 - 1 1/2 inch square cookies.