BEAT 1/2 C. shortening and powdered sugar in mixing bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until well blended. Stir in 1 C. flour until mixture is just crumbly. Press into bottom of ungreased 8×8-inch square baking pan.
BAKE 10 to 12 minutes or until crust is set but not browned. Place on cooling rack.
COMBINE 1/2 C. flour, brown sugar, baking powder and cinnamon in medium bowl. Mix well. Cut in 1/4 C. shortening with a fork until mixture forms even crumbs. Add egg yolk and vanilla. Mix well. Spread preserves evenly over crust. Sprinkle topping evenly over preserves.
BAKE 30 minutes or until topping is golden. Place on cooling rack. Cool completely. Cut into bars.
Nutrition
Serving size
(1 bar of 20)
Calories 150
Calories from Fat70g
Total Fat 8g
Saturated Fat 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
Sodium 5mg
Potassium 0mg
Total Carbohydrates 19g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 11g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Vitamin D 0%
Calcium 0%
Thiamin 0%
Niacin 0%
Zinc 0%
Riboflavin 0%
Iron 0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
