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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Cream Crisco, salt and 1/4 cup of the sugar until fluffy.
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Blend in almond extract, egg yolks.
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Mix in flour. (Flour should be sifted before measuring.).
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Pat dough into ungreased 13" x 9" x 2" pan.
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Bake 15 minutes.
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Spread hot crust with preserves; top with cocunut.
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Beat egg whites until foamy; gradually beat in the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar until stiff peaks form.
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Spread egg-white mixture over coconut.
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Bake 25 minutes.
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Cool completely on rack.
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Cut into 2 dozen bars.