Raspberry Snow Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
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   Cream
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   Crisco,
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   salt
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   and 1/4 cup sugar until fluffy.
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   Blend in almond extract, egg yolks and mix in flour.
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   Pat dough into ungreased 13
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   x
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   9 x 2-inch pan. Bake 15 minutes, spread hot crust with preserves.
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    Top with coconut. Beat egg whites until foamy.
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    Gradually beat
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    in 1/2 cup sugar until stiff peaks form.
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    Spread over coconut.
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    Bake 25 minutes. Cool completely on rack, cut into 2 dozen squares.