Contest-Winning Strawberry Jam Bars

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.

Makes

2 dozen

Updated: Oct. 23, 2022
I bake for a group of seniors every week, and this is one of the goodies they request most. I always keep the ingredients on hand for last-minute baking emergencies. Give these bars your own twist by replacing the strawberry jam with the fruit jam of your choice. -Karen Mead Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 package white cake mix (regular size)
  • 1 cup finely crushed cornflakes
  • 1 cup strawberry jam

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add egg; mix well. Gradually add dry cake mix and cornflakes. Set aside 1-1/2 cups for topping. Press remaining dough into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan.
  2. Carefully spread jam over crust. Sprinkle with reserved dough; gently press down. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 192 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 206mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.