RASPBERRY BARS

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I made these for the first time this Christmas, and they are destined to become a "regular" on my list every year. If you don't like raspberry, I'm sure any other flavor of preserves would be equally delicious!

Provided by Mary Scheffert

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 55m

Yield 36 squares

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/4 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1 egg
1 (10 ounce) jar raspberry preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, pecans, butter& egg.
  • Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture is crumbly (about 2-3 minutes).
  • Reserve 1 1/2 cups crumb mixture; set aside.
  • Press remaining crumb mixture on bottom of greased 8- or 9-inch square baking pan.
  • Spread preserves to within 1/2 inch of edge.
  • Crumble reserved crumb mixture over preserves.
  • Bake 40-50 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Cool completely; cut into bars or squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.2, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 18.7, Sodium 49.9, Carbohydrate 17.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 9.7, Protein 1.3

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