=== FOR BARS ===
1 1/4 c All-purpose flour
1/2 c Granulated sugar
1/2 c Butter -; (1 stick)
1/2 c Raspberry jam
=== FOR TOPPING ===
1/3 c Brown sugar -; (packed)
2 Eggs
1 ts Vanilla
3 tb All-purpose flour
1/8 ts Salt
1 c Chopped walnuts
To prepare bars: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In medium bowl, combine flour
and sugar. With pastry blender, cut in butter until crumbly. Press on
bottom of greased 9- by 9-inch baking pan. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until
edges are lightly golden brown. Spread jam over crust. To prepare topping:
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, eggs and vanilla. Beat at medium
speed until well-mixed, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in flour and salt until
well-mixed. Stir in walnuts. Pour topping over jam; spread carefully to
cover. Return to oven; bake 20 to 24 minutes, until golden brown and
filling is set. Let cool completely. Cut into bars. Yield: 24 bars.
Comments: This recipe was the grand prize winner in last year’s Land
O’Lakes Butter Cookie Contest.
Yields
24 servings