Raspberry Walnut Shortbread Bars Recipe

Directions:

1. 1.To make the crust: In a medium bowl, combine flour and sugar, cut in butter with a pastry blender until crumbly. Press mixture on bottom of a greased 9-inch-square baking pan.
2. Bake in a preheated 350 oven for 18-20 minutes or until edges are lightly golden brown, take out of the oven & cool slightly, while preparing the topping.
3. 2.In a small mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, eggs and vanilla. Beat at medium speed until well mixed-1 to 2 minutes. Stir in 3 tablespoons flour and salt until well mixed. Stir in walnuts.
4. 3. Next spread the jam over the bottom crust and sprinkle the topping over the jam trying to cover as much as possible, you may have to pat it down gently.
5. 4. Put pan back in the oven and continue baking 20-24 minutes or until golden brown and filling is set.
6. 5. Cool Completely and cut into bars.
7. The cooking time will vary as oven do so watch until the top turns golden brown.