California Pistachio Christmas Ribbon Bars

Serving Tip: For a special dessert serve warm 3-inch square bars topped with whipped cream and additional chopped pistachios. A 7½ x 11½ x 1¾ inch pan can be substituted.

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

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