Recipe

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• 1 (1 -2 cup) cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 (12 oz) jar apricot jam
• 2 egg whites
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds

• 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• 2 Cream butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
• 3 Stir in flour until well blended.
• 4 Spread in ungreased 13x9 inch pan.
• 5 Bake 15 minutes.
• 6 Cool completely.
• 7 Spread jam over cooled crust.
• 8 Beat egg whites and almond extract until soft peaks form.
• 9 Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until stiff and glossy.
• 10 Spread over jam.
• 11 Sprinkle with almonds (if desired).
• 12 Bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes, or until egg whites are set and slightly golden.
• 13 Cool completely.
• 14 Cut into 2 inch squares.