PISTACHIO LAND RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Combine butter and sugar in bowl; beat at medium speed until creamy. Add flour and salt; beat at low speed until well mixed.
• Divide dough in half; press half into ungreased 9-inch square baking pan. Bake 13 minutes.
• Mix chopped pistachios into remaining dough until well combined.
• Spread jam over hot, partially baked crust to within 1/2 inch of edge. Sprinkle remaining dough mixture over jam. Bake 30-33 minutes or until top is light golden brown. Cool completely.
• Combine powdered sugar and enough milk for desired drizzling consistency in bowl. Drizzle over bars.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat sugar and oil until blended. Beat in eggs, then extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture and mix well (dough will be stiff). Stir in pistachios and cranberries., Divide dough in half. With floured hands, shape each half into a 12-in. x 2-in. rectangle on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until set. , Place pan on wire rack. When cool enough to handle, transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 3/4-in. slices. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.