Mary-Nell's Linzer Bars

Ingredients

 * 6 c. flour
 * 1 c. granulated sugar
 * 2 tsp. salt
 * 2 tsp. baking soda
 * 2 tsp. baking powder
 * 2 c. Crisco shortening
 * 2 c. sour cream
 * 2 tsp. vanilla
 * 4 egg yolks

Directions

 * 1) Mix dry ingredients together; set aside.
 * 2) cream Crisco, sour cream and vanilla.
 * 3) Add egg yolks and beat well.
 * 4) Mix in dry ingredients.
 * 5) Place half of dough in bottom of jelly roll pan. Top with nut filling.
 * 6) Roll out remaining dough on floured surface. Cut in long strips, about 1/2" wide.
 * 7) Place strips on top of nuts, starting at one upper corner, and going down to the opposite lower corner.
 * 8) Continue, leaving space between strips.
 * 9) Then reverse direction, so that you create a lattice-top.
 * 10) Fill the open areas with a small amount of plum jam. Bake at 375F, 20-30 minutes, or until light golden brown.
 * 11) Cool thoroughly, cut into squares.

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