California Gold Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Beat together sugar, butter, egg and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
2. 2
   Stir in flour and nuts.
3. 3
   Spoon half the batter in a greased 9-inch square pan; spread evenly.
4. 4
   Spread batter evenly with jam.
5. 5
   Cover jam with remaining batter.
6. 6
   Bake in 325F (160C) oven 50 minutes.
7. 7
   Cool 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Cut into 32 bars (1 x 2 inches).