Pistachio Christmas Ribbon Bars

Pistachio Christmas Ribbon Bars
Makes about 36

1/2 pound unsalted butter or margarine, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt (omit this if your pistachios are salted)
1/2-2/3 cup raspberry or strawberry jam
2/3 cup pistachios, chopped

Preheat oven to 325 F. Combine butter, sugar and egg; beat until thoroughly blended. Stir in flour and salt. Spread one-half of dough into 9 inch square pan. Bake 10 minutes; remove from oven. Spread jam to within 1/2 inch of edge. Add pistachios to remaining dough. Drop by spoonfuls over jam to cover. Bake 35 minutes until top is golden brown; cool. Cut into squares.

Note: Recipe and photo courtesy of the California Pistachio Commission

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  Tashina in Southern California  Apr 21, 2010
Would make this again.
AMAZING!!!! I made them with my 6 year old and we had fun doing it. It was easy, and they were sooooo good. I have made 3 batches since then. five stars

  holly in fl  Feb 6, 2010
Would make this again.
Wonderful - great flavor and crunchy texture! five stars

  Christmas baker in New Jersey  Dec 22, 2009
Would make this again.
I was skeptical to try these, but thought that many reviews can't be worng. I added 1 tsp of vanilla to the batter and some extra pistachios. They were so good We ate the whole batch. I am now on batch 3 ...we've eaten them all and I have none for my gift boxes. Try them you will be surprised. five stars

  A cookie baker in Rochester NY  Dec 11, 2009
Would make this again.
Definitely make these every year and they are always a hit!! Mostly with adults.... five stars

  A cookie baker  May 7, 2009
Would make this again.
This was very easy to make...I cheated and use a sugar cookie mix, but everyone loved them and they've been asking for more since I first made them at christmas!! five stars

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