Linzertorte

Directions

1. 1
   In bowl, beat butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Add egg yolks and beat until well blended.
3. 3
   Add flour and work with hands kneading until smooth.
4. 4
   Press into 12x17 inch jelly roll pan.
5. 5
   Bake 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees until lightly browned.
6. 6
   Remove from oven and spread with raspberry preserves and set aside.
7. 7
   Beat egg whites until stiff.
8. 8
   Combine cup of sugar and nuts and fold into egg whites.
9. 9
   Spread over cake.
10. 10
    Put cake back in oven for 25 minutes.
11. 11
    Cool slightly but cu