Strawberry Meringue Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening
1/3 c. sugar
2 eggs, separated
1 1/2 c. sifted self-rising flour
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. strawberry preserves

Preparation

Cream shortening and 1/3 cup of sugar until fluffy.
Beat in egg yolks.
Stir in flour and mix well.
Press mixture into bottom of ungreased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 minutes or until golden brown.