Old World Raspberry Bars

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup butter; softened
1 egg
3/4 cup raspberry preserves

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine all crumb mixture ingredients in large bowl.
Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Reserve 2 cups crumb mixture; set aside.
Press remaining crumb mixture on bottom of greased 8-inch square baking pan.
Spread preserves to within 1/2 inch of edge.
Crumble reserved crumb mixture over preserves.
Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until lightly browned.
Cool completely; cut into bars.

Makes approximately 25 bars

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