Linzer Torte Bars

Named after a classic Austrian dessert, these bars have a great raspberry filling and are so easy to make. They make a great addition to the cookie jar.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Yields: 36 Bars

Ingredients

• 1  cup flour
• 1  cup confectioners' sugar
• 1  cup ground walnuts
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2⁄3 cup  red raspberry preserves

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. Mix together flour, sugar, walnuts, cinnamon, and butter in a bowl until crumbly.
3. Press 2/3 of mixture into an ungreased 9x9-inch baking pan.
4. Spread preserves over crust.
5. Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over the top of preserves, patting mixture down lightly.
6. Bake at 375F for 20-25 minutes or until light golden brown.
7. Cool completely before cutting into bars.