Strawberry Meringue Bars

6 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. shortening
  • 1/3 c. plus 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 1 1/2 c. sifted plain flour
  • 1 1/2 c. strawberry preserves
  • 1 c. chopped nuts

Directions

  1. 1
    Beat shortening, 1/3 cup sugar and 2 egg yolks.
  2. 2
    Add sifted flour.
  3. 3
    Stir until thoroughly blended.
  4. 4
    Spread mixture in bottom of ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  5. 5
    Bake 15 minutes at 350°. Remove from oven and spread evenly with 1 cup preserves.
  6. 6
    Stiffly beat two egg whites then gradually add 1/2 cup sugar.
  7. 7
    Fold in 1 cup nuts.

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