Raspberry Ribbons

This is a great little bar recipe that uses what you would normally have in the cupboard. Try it with Strawberry or Cherry also!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 36 bars

Ingredients

• 1 (18 ounce) package  yellow  butter cake mix with pudding
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped pecans
• 1⁄2 cup margarine or 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1  egg
• 1 (10 ounce) jar  raspberry jam or 1 (10 ounce) jar  preserves
• 1⁄2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  almond extract

Directions

1. Greas and flour 13x9 pan.
2. In large bowl combine cake mix, nuts, margarine and egg at low speed of mixer until crumbly.
3. Press into prepared pan.
4. Spread preserves over top.
5. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
6. Combine powdered sugar, water and almond extract until smooth.
7. Drizzle over warm cake.
8. Cool.