Czechoslovakian Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 1/2 cup strawberry jam

Directions

1. 1

   Set oven at 325 degrees (mod. slow).

2. 2

   Grease an 8-inch square cake pan.

3. 3

   In a mixing bowl, cream the butter until soft.

4. 4

   Gradually add the sugar, creaming until light and fluffy.

5. 5

   Add the egg yolks and blend well.

6. 6

   Gradually add the flour and mix thoroughly.

7. 7

   Then fold in chopped nuts.

8. 8

   Spoon half the batter into the cake pan, spreading evenly.

9. 9

   Top with strawberry jam and cover with the remaining cookie dough.

10. 10

    Bake one hour or until lightly browned.

11. 11

    Remove from oven, cool and cut into 1 x 2-inch bars.

12. 12

    While warm, sprinkle lightly with sifted powdered sugar.

13. 13

    Double the recipe for a large pan.