Ingredients

  • 1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 (10 ounce) jar seedless red raspberry jam
  • GLAZE
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour 13 x9 pan, I use Bakers Joy spray.
  • In a large bowl combine cake mix, nuts, butter and egg.
  • Beat on low speed until crumbly.
  • Press evenly in prepared pan.
  • Spread with raspberry jam.
  • (I usually heat the jam in the microwave for 30 seconds to make it easier to spread).
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
  • Combine glaze ingredients until smooth, add additional water a drop at a time for desired consistency.
  • Drizzle over warm shortbread.
  • Cool completely.
  • Cut into bars.