Raspberry Bars

So, I am the first to admit that I am not the greatest cook in town. I actually wouldn't even be comfortable saying the word "cook" and "Tami" in the same sentence. However, I have mastered the recipe for Raspberry Bars in the At Home, At Sea cookbook that I received from Lovey last year. This cookbook was written by the owners of Maine's very own J. & E. Riggin windjammer sailboat. The book is amazing and the recipes look amazing; however, I can only attest to the Raspberry Bars recipe. I am still getting up my courage to venture on to the next culinary attempt.

For those of you who want a simple recipe to make as a treat for the kiddos, here goes:

1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temp
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 large egg
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 cup raspberry preserves

- preheat oven to 350
- butter 9x12 pan
- cream together butter and sugar
- stir in the egg until mixed well
- press half of the dough in prepared pan
- spread jam evenly on top
- crumble remaining dough on top of jam as best you can
- bake about 30 minutes until top is golden brown
- cool in pan and cut

These make an excellent addition to a Valentine's Day dinner!