Raspberry Jam Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. plus 1 Tbsp. flour
1/2 c. nuts, finely chopped (optional)
3/4 c. butter or margarine
1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar
3/4 c. red raspberry preserves

Preparation

Stir together 1 3/4 cups flour and nuts.
In a larger bowl, beat butter until soft.
Add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy. Add flour mixture and beat until crumbly.
Press 2/3 of crumbs in bottom of ungreased 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
Spread jam over base of crumbs.
Stir the 1 tablespoon flour into remaining crumb mix and sprinkle over jam.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes or until crumbs are golden.
Cool and cut into bars.
Makes 24. Enjoy!