Peach Melba Shortbread Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Combine flour, sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup flour mixture.
3. 3
   Lightly grease an 11 x 7 inch or 9 inch square pan. Press remaining flour mixture onto bottom of prepared pan.
4. 4
   Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
5. 5
   Spread peach preserves over crust in pan. Dollop raspberry preserves by 1/2 teaspoonfuls over peach preserves.
6. 6
   Sprinkle reserved 1 cup flour mixture over preserves. Sprinkle with almonds.
7. 7
   Bake at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
8. 8
   Garnish with powdered sugar, if desired.
9. 9
   Enjoy!