Raspberry Walnut Bars

These little sweeties are just right for the holiday cookie platter!!

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups walnuts, finely grated
• 1⁄3 cup flour
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 3⁄4  of a stick butter, room temperature
• 3⁄4 cup  raspberry jam
• 3  eggs
• 1 1⁄4 cups brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  cup walnuts, chopped

Directions

1. In large bowl of electric mixer, beat together grated walnuts, flour, sugar and butter until blended.
2. Pat dough evenly on bottom of lightly buttered 10 inch springform pan.
3. Spread raspberry jam over dough.
4. Beat eggs with remaining ingredients until blended.
5. Pour egg mixture into the crust.
6. Bake in 350 degree oven for about 35-40 minutes or until a cake tester, inserted in center, comes out clean.
7. Allow to cool in pan.
8. Sprinkle with a dusting of powdered sugar to decorate.
9. Serves 12.