Nancy Reagan’s Vienna Bars

Crust

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 egg yolks, whites reserved
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Topping

• 3/4 cup seedless red raspberry jam or preserves
• 3 egg whites
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups pecans or walnuts, finely chopped

Preparation