Apricot Ribbon Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. margarine
1/3 c. sugar
2 c. flour
3 egg whites
1/4 c. sugar
1 (10 oz.) jar apricot preserves
1/4 c. chopped walnuts

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Beat margarine and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add flour; mix well.
Press onto bottom of ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Beat egg whites until foamy.
Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Spread crust with preserves; cover with meringue.
Sprinkle with nuts.
Continue baking 20 to 25 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cut while warm.
Makes approximately 2 dozen.