California Pistachio Christmas Ribbon Bars

Ingredients

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

Directions
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.
 * *A 7 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 1 3/4 inch pan can be substituted.