Easy & Tasty :)

Linzer Bars:

So here's a recipe that looks as though you put a lot of work into it, when in reality--it's so easy, my 8-year-old nephew could handle it. Maybe. ;)

INGREDIENTS

1/2 roll (16.5 oz size) Pillsbury® refrigerated sugar cookies

1/2 cup seedless raspberry preserves

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1/4 cup sliced almonds

DIRECTIONS

• Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased 8-inch square pan, break up cookie dough. With floured fingers, press dough evenly in bottom of pan to form crust. Bake 12 to 17 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
• Meanwhile, in small saucepan, mix preserves and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat just until boiling, stirring constantly.
• Remove crust from oven. Pour preserves mixture evenly over crust; spread to within 1/4 inch of edges. Sprinkle evenly with almonds.
• Return to oven; bake 10 minutes longer. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

If you'd like to see a picture of these cookies, click on this link:

http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/linzer-bars/250d44ad-003b-4809-8635-45a78444d0da/

I made these about two years ago and loved how it impressed people with little effort on my behalf! I doubled the recipe; instead of using an 8 inch pan, use one that's about 13x9? Use your best judgement on pan size. :)