Scandinavian Pastry Bars

Ingredients:
3/4 Cup salted butter, softened
3/4 Cup confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 Cups all-purpose flour
3/4 Cup seedless raspberry jam
3 egg whites
6 Tbs. sugar
1/2 Cup shredded coconut
1 Cup sliced almonds, divided

Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light
and fluffy. 
2. Gradually add flour; mix well.
3. Press dough into the bottom of a 13"x9" greased baking pan.
4. Bake at 350F for 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
5. Spread jam over crust.
6. In a large bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
7. Gradually beat in sugar, one tablespoon at a time, until stiff
peaks form.
8. Fold in coconut and a half cup of almonds.
9. Spread egg white mixture over jam.
10. Sprinkle with remaining almonds.
11. Bake at 350F for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.

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