Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups butter (softened) or 1 1/3 cups margarine (softened)
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon rind
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 cups whole almonds, ground
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup raspberry preserves
  • powdered sugar

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
  • Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer until creamy.
  • Beat in egg and lemon peel until blended.
  • Mix in flour, almonds, and cinnamon until well blended.
  • Press 2 cups dough into bottom or prepared pan.
  • Spread preserves over dough.
  • Press remaining dough, a small amount at a time, evenly over preserves.
  • Bake 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
  • Cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar; cut into bars.