Raspberry Streusel Bars (Cookie Mix)

Fruit jam that you probably have on hand makes the tasty filling in this easy-to-make layered bar.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 25
• Yields: 25 bars

Ingredients

• 17 1⁄2 ounces  betty crocker  sugar cookie mix
• 1⁄3 cup butter or 1⁄3 cup margarine, melted
• 2  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon  almond extract
• 1  egg
• 1⁄2 cup  seedless raspberry jam

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F
2. Spray bottom of 8-inch square pan with cooking spray.
3. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, flour, almond extract and egg until soft dough forms.
4. Press half of dough into bottom of pan; bake 15 minutes.
5. Spread jam over base.
6. Crumble remaining dough over jam.
7. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
9. For bars, cut into 5 rows by 5 rows.