c("Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, beating until light and fluffy.", "Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well  after each addition.", "Stir in flour, blending well.", "Press mixture into a lightly greased 15 x 10 x 1\" jelly-roll pan.", "Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.", "Remove from oven; cool in pan.", "Spread raspberry  preserves over baked crust.", "Beat egg whites (at room temperature) in a  medium mixing bowl until foamy.", 
"Gradually add remaining sugar, 1  tablespoon  at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.", "Fold in vanilla.", "Spread meringue over preserves.", "Sprinkle with pecans.", "Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes or until  lightly browned.", "Cool slightly; cut into 2 x 1-inch bars with a warm knife.", "Remove to wire racks to cool completely.", "Store in airtight containers.")