Marshmallow Squares

Directions

1. 1
   FIRST LAYER: Combine first 3 ingredients together.
2. 2
   Mix to crumble.
3. 3
   Press into ungreased 9 x 9 inch pan.
4. 4
   Bake in 325 degrees F. oven for 20 minutes until set and golden.
5. 5
   COOL.
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   SECOND LAYER: Put water in saucepan.
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   Sprinkle gelatin over and let stand for 5 minutes.
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   Add granulated sugar and salt.
9. 9
   Heat over medium heat stirring to dissolve gelatin and sugar.
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    Remove from heat.
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    Stir in icing sugar.
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    COOL.
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    When cool, beat until foamy.
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    Add baking powder, vanilla and almond.
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    Add food coloring to tint a pretty pink.
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    Beat at high speed until thick enough to stand in peaks.
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    Pour soft pink mixture over shortbread base.
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    COOL until gloss disappears.
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    Additions to be tried if you care to---1/2 cup of chopped cherries or 1/2 cup toasted chopped almonds.
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    Cut into 36 pretty squares.