Hungarian Pastry - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 eggs, separated
1 1/4 stick butter or margarine
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 small jar of jam (any flavor you choose)
3/4 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Beat 2 egg whites.
Set aside.
Cream butter and sugar, add vanilla and 2 egg yolks one at a time.
Sift flour, baking powder and soda; add to creamed mixture a little at a time.
Spread on 9 x 13 inch cookie sheet with sides.
Spread jam on crust.
Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts, and then put beaten egg whites on top. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup chopped nuts.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 - 25 minutes.