Czechoslovakia Pastry Bars

12 oz Butter or Margarine, soften

1 1/4 c Sugar

2 Eggs

1 ts Vanilla

1 ts Salt

3 3/4 c Flour, divided

1 c Chopped Walnuts

12 oz Raspberry Perserves or Jam

Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla, mix well. Mix salt and 3/ cups flour together. Spread 3/4 of the batter in a greased 11x17 jelly roll pan. Spread with jam, sprinkle nuts over all. Combine

remaining / cup of dough and crumble. Sprinkle over the top. Bake in a preheated 350oF for 35 minutes. Cool and cut into 3/ dozen bars. Source: "The Yankee Kitchen" 03-18-93 (#6) [Ileen]