Name: Contest-Winning Strawberry Jam Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 dozen
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1 package white cake mix (regular size); 1 cup finely crushed cornflakes; 1 cup strawberry jam

I bake for a group of seniors every week, and this is one of the goodies they request most. I always keep the ingredients on hand for last-minute baking emergencies. Give these bars your own twist by replacing the strawberry jam with the fruit jam of your choice. -Karen Mead Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Contest-Winning Strawberry Jam Bars

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Yield:2 dozen

Prep:15 min

Cook:30 min

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1 cup finely crushed cornflakes
1 cup strawberry jam

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Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add egg; mix well. Gradually add dry cake mix and cornflakes. Set aside 1-1/2 cups for topping. Press remaining dough into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan.

Carefully spread jam over crust. Sprinkle with reserved dough; gently press down. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 192 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 206mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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