Old World Raspberry Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. sugar
1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
10 oz. jar (3/4 c.) raspberry preserves

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
In a large mixer bowl, combine all ingredients, except raspberry preserves.
Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed (2 to 3 minutes).
Reserve 1 1/2 cups mixture and set aside.
Press remaining mixture into greased 8-inch square baking pan.
Spread preserves to within 1/2-inch from edge.
Crumble reserved 1 1/2 cups mixture over preserves.
Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely.
Cut into bars.