California Pistachio Christmas Ribbon Bars

== Description ==
For a special dessert serve warm 3-inch square bars topped with whipped cream and additional chopped pistachios. 
==Ingredients==
* ½ lb butter or margarine
* 1 cup sugar
* 1 egg
* 2 cups flour
* ⅛ tsp salt
* ⅔ cup raspberry or strawberry jam, apricot preserves or marmalade
* ⅔ cup natural California pistachios, chopped
==Directions==
# Combine butter, sugar and egg; beat until thoroughly blended.
# Stir in flour and salt.
# Spread one-half of dough into 9-inch square A 7½ x 11½ x 1¾ inch pan can be substituted pan.
# Bake at 325°F for 10 minutes; remove from oven.
# Spread jam to within ½ 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.
== Notes ==
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Category:Bar and square Recipes