SPRINGTIME STRAWBERRY BARS

Springtime Strawberry Bars image

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup(s) butter, softened
1 1/2 cup(s) sugar
2 - eggs
1 teaspoon(s) grated lemon peel
3 1/4 cup(s) all purpose flour
3/4 cup(s) slivered almonds, chopped
1 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1 jar(s) 12 ounce strawberry preserves

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon peel. Combine 3 cups flour, almonds, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture until mixture resembles coarse crumbs (do not over mix).
Set aside 1 cup of dough. Press the remaining dough into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Spread preserves to within 1/4 in. of edges. Combine the reserved dough with the remaining flour; sprinkle over preserves.
Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack. Cut into bars.