Afternoon Tea Bars With Jam

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350.
2. 2
   Using the butter wrapper, grease a 13 x 9 x 2 baking pan and set aside.
3. 3
   Using an electric mixer at medium speed, beat butter, powdered sugar and egg whites.
4. 4
   On low speed of mixer, blend in extract and sifted flour mixture.
5. 5
   Lightly hand mix the toasted nuts into dough.
6. 6
   Spread dough evenly into prepared pan.
7. 7
   Score the dough at least 1/2 way through with a knife or tines of a fork, straight across or in a swirly type pattern.
8. 8
   Spread the 3/4 cup of jam on dough so it also fills the scores.
9. 9
   Bake for 20- 25 minutes or until edges brown and top is firm - ovens vary.
10. 10
    Cool the pan on a wire rack.
11. 11
    When the dough is cool, spread the 1/2 Cup jam evenly on top, sprinkle with the 1/2 Cup toasted coconut.
12. 12
    Cut into bars.