Raspberry Snow Bars

Difficulty: easy Prep Time: More than 15 Minutes Total Time: More than 1 hour
3/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp almond extract
1 1/2 cups flour
2 egg yolks

Filling:
1 cup raspberry jam/preserves
1/2 cup flaked coconut
2 egg whites
1/2 cup sugar

Mix shortening, sugar, salt, extract, flour and egg yolks. Pat into a 13x9inch ungreased pan and bake for 15 minutes at 350°F. While hot, spread jam on crust and top with coconut. Beat egg whites and remaining sugar. Spread over coconut. Bake an additional 25 minutes. Cool on rack. Makes 12 to 15 bars.