Czechoslovakian Cookies

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Yields: 12 cookies

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1  cup sugar
• 2  egg yolks
• 2  cups flour
• 1  cup  chopped  nuts
• 1⁄2 cup  strawberry jam

Directions

1. Set oven at 325 degrees (mod. slow).
2. Grease an 8-inch square cake pan.
3. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter until soft.
4. Gradually add the sugar, creaming until light and fluffy.
5. Add the egg yolks and blend well.
6. Gradually add the flour and mix thoroughly.
7. Then fold in chopped nuts.
8. Spoon half the batter into the cake pan, spreading evenly.
9. Top with strawberry jam and cover with the remaining cookie dough.
10. Bake one hour or until lightly browned.
11. Remove from oven, cool and cut into 1 x 2-inch bars.
12. While warm, sprinkle lightly with sifted powdered sugar.
13. Double the recipe for a large pan.