English Tea Squares

English Tea Squares

3/4 c. butter or margarine
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
2 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. allspice
1 c. chopped almonds or walnuts
1/2 c. strawberry jam
3 tbsp powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 350. 

Beat butter until light; add sugar and cream until light and fluffy.
Beat in egg and vanilla to blend well.  Stir in flour, allspice,
and nuts.

Spoon about 1/2 of mixture into lightly greased 9" square pan.  Carefully
spread jam over top.  Top with remaining dough.

Bake 40-45 minutes or until lightly browned.  Remove to cooling rack
and sift powdered sugar over top.  Cut into 1-1/2" squares when cooled.

Makes 3 dozen.

SOURCE:  Leisa Franks