CZECHOSLOVAKIAN COOKIES RECIPES

Steps:

• Set oven at 325 degrees (mod. slow).
• Grease an 8-inch square cake pan.
• In a mixing bowl, cream the butter until soft.
• Gradually add the sugar, creaming until light and fluffy.
• Add the egg yolks and blend well.
• Gradually add the flour and mix thoroughly.
• Then fold in chopped nuts.
• Spoon half the batter into the cake pan, spreading evenly.
• Top with strawberry jam and cover with the remaining cookie dough.
• Bake one hour or until lightly browned.
• Remove from oven, cool and cut into 1 x 2-inch bars.
• While warm, sprinkle lightly with sifted powdered sugar.
• Double the recipe for a large pan.

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 325°F.Grease an 8" square baking pan.In a mixing bowl cream the butter until soft. Gradually add the sugar, creaming until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks and blend well.Gradually add the flour and mix thoroughly. Fold in the chopped nuts.Spoon half the batter into the cake pan, spreading evenly.Top with the jam. Keep the jam away from touching the pan edges or it will stick.Then cover with the remaining cookie dough-I drop it in tablespoon size drops and then pat it lightly down. It doesn't have to be a perfectly flat surface.Bake one hour or until lightly browned.Remove from oven, cool and cut into one by two inch bars. ENJOY!