Pistachio Christmas Ribbon Bars

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A festive bar with a shortbread crust, red jam filling and a crumble topping scattered with chopped pistachios.

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


Reviews of Pistachio Christmas Ribbon Bars:

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  !Polly in California  Dec 23, 2011
Would make this again.
I make these every Christmas. They are a big hit with my family and with all who are given this treat as a gift. Yummy, yummy and did I say, "Yummy"? BTW after trying a couple of different flavors, I now always use Knotts Berry Farms Seedless Red Raspberry Jam. It's the best. five stars

  Bethany in Long Island, NY  Dec 18, 2011
Would make this again.
This cookie was such a hit! For some reason, the men in my family especially loved it. Delicious!!! five stars

  A cookie baker  Dec 17, 2011
Would make this again.
Too much butter, shortbread had a gooey consistency, but maybe I blended the dough for too long. three stars

  Donna B in Northville, Michigan  Dec 16, 2011
Would make this again.
Having never made bar cookies before, I was surprised how easy that they were to make. Had a cookie exchange that I made these for, and must admit, they were the first ones taken. Would make these again, think they are my "new" favorite ~ so easy and such great results. Worst part was shelling the pistachios! five stars

  Sherry in Canada  Dec 16, 2011
Would make this again.
These are easy to make. I would water down the jam a little. Everyone loves them, I have made them twice in one week. You don't get 36 squares,maybe 20. Still love them! five stars

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