Jello Squares

Submitted by SooZee

"Really different...Jello powder on a baked crusty base and delicious. I used to make these for my kids all the time....like 40 years ago."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 16 slices

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup hard margarine
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 2 (3 ounce) packages jelly powder, any flavor
• 1 cup cold water
• 2 egg whites
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Blend the marg., flour and brown sugar.
2. Use a pastry cutter to make it easier.
3. Press into a 9" square pan and bake at 350* for 15 minutes.
4. For the topping -- mix the jello powder with the cold water and boil for 1 minute, cool.
5. Beat the egg whites with salt until foamy.
6. Add the cooled gelatin and beat until soft peaks form.
7. Quickly spread over the base.
8. Place in fridge to set.
9. Enjoy.