Pie Filling Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Generously grease a 10-inch x 15-inch jelly-roll pan.
3. 3
   Cream the sugar and butter together until fluffy.
4. 4
   Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. 5
   Mix in the flour, salt and vanilla, and beat until well-mixed.
6. 6
   Spread the batter in the prepared pan and using a knife or spatula, score into whatever size bars you desire.
7. 7
   In the middle of each of the bars, put about a tablespoon of the pie filling (doing this as neatly as possible makes for a prettier presentation).
8. 8
   Place on middle rack of preheated oven and bake for 25 to 28 minutes, or until lightly browned.
9. 9
   Let cool completely and re-slice into bars, then sprinkle with powdered sugar.