Rich Almond Meringues

Ingredients

  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 1/2 cup almond paste
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup raspberry jam
  • 4 eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds

Instructions

  • Cream butter with almond paste.
  • Gradually beat in brown sugar and 1 egg.
  • Blend in flour.
  • Pat into lightly buttered 13x9x2 pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
  • Spread with jam.
  • Beat egg whites until frothy.
  • Gradually beat in granulated sugar.
  • Beat until stiff.
  • Fold in coconut and nuts.
  • Spread over jam.
  • Return to oven and bake about 20 minutes.
  • Cool in pan.
  • Cut in 1 1 /2″ squares.

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