Venetians - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 can almond paste
1 1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. granulated sugar
4 eggs, separated
1 tsp. almond extract
2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
green food coloring
red food coloring
1 jar apricot preserves
2 1/2 sq. semi-sweet chocolate

Preparation

Beat the paste, butter, sugar, egg yolks and almond extract until light and fluffy, 5 minutes.
Beat in flour and salt.
Beat egg whites with electric mixer until stiff peaks form; fold into almond mixture.
Divide 3 ways.
Add food coloring.
Heat in a 350\u00b0 oven.
Heat preserves; spread over top.
Cover with plastic wrap; press down.
Keep in refrigerator overnight.