Strawberry Meringue Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1/3 c. plus 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs, separated
1 1/2 c. sifted plain flour
1 1/2 c. strawberry preserves
1 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Beat shortening, 1/3 cup sugar and 2 egg yolks.
Add sifted flour.
Stir until thoroughly blended.
Spread mixture in bottom of ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
Bake 15 minutes at 350\u00b0. Remove from oven and spread evenly with 1 cup preserves.
Stiffly beat two egg whites then gradually add 1/2 cup sugar.
Fold in 1 cup nuts.