Streusel Strawberry Bars

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 egg(s)
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped
• 2 10-ounce jars (2 cups) strawberry preserves or seedless red raspberry preserves
• 1 recipe Powdered Sugar Icing (see recipe below) or sifted powdered sugar

Details

Servings 48
Adapted from recipe.com

Preparation

Step 1

1.In large mixing bowl beat butter and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in eggs. Beat in as much flour as you can with mixer. Stir in any remaining flour and the pecans (mixture will be crumbly). Set aside 2 cups of the pecan mixture.

2.Press remaining pecan mixture into bottom of an ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Spread preserves to within 1/2 inch of edges. Sprinkle reserved pecan mixture on top of preserves.

3.Bake in 350 degree oven about 45 minutes or until top is golden brown. Cool in pan on wire rack. Drizzle with Powdered Sugar Icing. Cut into bars.

+_*Powdered Sugar Icing:*_+
In amall bowl combine 1 cup sifted powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until icing is of drizzling consistency.

Prepare using method above, except assemble and bake in 9x9x2-inch baking pan.

Calories 205