Jam Squares

Submitted by Chef Gorete

"An easy dessert with apricot jam."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 36 squares

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄4 lb butter, softened
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg
• cinnamon
• apricot jam, for filling

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly grease a cookie sheet with an edge.
2. Combine the first 4 ingredients. Mix until the dough is firm enough to roll.
3. Roll out 3/4 of the dough to fit the base of the cookie sheet. The remainder of the dough will be used to make the lattice.
4. Spread a layer of jam on the dough then sprinkle with cinnamon. Shape the leftover dough into long strands and make the lattice.
5. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes, or until slightly brown. Let the squares cool completely before cutting.