Raspberry Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. plain flour
1 c. sugar
1 c. butter, softened
1 egg
1 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. vanilla
1 pt. preserves (raspberry, strawberry, blueberry or cherry)

Preparation

Set oven at 350\u00b0.
Combine the first 6 ingredients; beat 2 to 3 minutes with hand mixer.
Reserve 1 1/2 cups.
Spread the remainder in a 9 x 13-inch pan, which is sprayed with Baker's Joy or Pam.
Spread the preserves over the dough; crumble the reserved portion over the preserves.
Bake for 40 to 50 minutes.
Cool before cutting.