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Christmas: Ribbon Bars




Source of Recipe


The California Pistachio Commission


List of Ingredients




1/2 lb butter or margarine
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 cups flour
1/8 tsp salt
1/2-2/3 cup raspberry or strawberry jam, apricot preserves or marmalade
2/3 cup natural California pistachios, chopped

Recipe



Combine butter, sugar and egg; beat until thoroughly blended. Stir in flour and salt. Spread one-half of dough into 9-inch square* pan. Bake at 325 degrees F 10 minutes; remove from oven. Spread jam to within 1/2-inch of edge. Add pistachios to remaining dough. Drop by spoonfuls over jam to cover. Bake 35 minutes until top is golden brown; cool. Cut into squares.

Serving Tip: For a special dessert serve warm 3-inch square bars topped with whipped cream and additional chopped pistachios.

YIELD; 24