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Springtime Strawberry Bars

Springtime Strawberry Bars
Warmer weather calls for a lighter dessert like these fruity bars. The recipe makes a big batch, so it's perfect for company.
36 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup slivered almonds, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 jar (12 ounces) strawberry preserves

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add
  • eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon
  • peel. Combine 3 cups flour, almonds, baking powder and salt;
  • gradually add to creamed mixture until mixture resembles coarse
  • crumbs (do not over mix).
  • Set aside 1 cup of dough. Press the remaining dough into a greased
  • 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Spread preserves to within 1/4
  • in. of edges. Combine the reserved dough with the remaining flour;
  • sprinkle over preserves.
  • Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on
  • wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: About 3 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 159 calories,
© Taste of Home 2013

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Springtime Strawberry Bars (continued)

Nutrition Facts: 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 25 mg cholesterol, 99 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013