Viennese Raspberry Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 egg whites
1 c. finely chopped almonds or walnuts, toasted
1/3 c. raspberry, peach or apricot preserves
1/3 c. margarine
1 c. flour
1/3 c. sugar
2 egg yolks
2/3 c. sifted powdered sugar
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar

Preparation

In a medium mixing bowl, bring egg whites to room temperature. Set aside.
For crust, in another medium mixing bowl, beat margarine with an electric mixer on medium-high speed about 30 seconds or until softened.
Add about half the flour.
Then add the sugar and egg yolks.
Beat on medium-high speed until thoroughly combined.
Stir in remaining flour.
Press crust mixture into 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 minutes.