Secret Agent Raspberry Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F
2. 2
   Using mixer, beat together butter and sugar at medium speed.
3. 3
   Add flour and mix well. Add chopped pecans, almond extract, and salt, stirring until the flour mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. 4
   Reserve 1 cup of the flour mixture and press the remainder into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13-inch baking dish.
5. 5
   Spread raspberry preserves evenly over the crust.
6. 6
   Sprinkle the reserved flour mixture over the preserves.
7. 7
   Sprinkle the coconut on top.
8. 8
   Bake until the crust and topping are golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool and cut into squares.