3/4 c. butter
1 1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
2 egg whites
1/2 tsp. almond extract
2 1/4 c. flour
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. raspberry or strawberry jam

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9 x 13 inch baking pan with cooking spray. In large bowl beat butter, sugar and egg whites. Blend in, on low speed, almond extract, flour, salt and baking soda. Do not over beat. Spread dough in pan. Smooth top of dough evenly with rubber spatula. Use spatula to make 7 or 8 criss crossing diagonal grooves. Fill grooves with jam. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until top is firm and edges begin to brown. Cool and cut into bars.