Raspberry Squares

Sunday my baking helper and I made a treat. I saw this recipe over at Gina's blog but I guess they originally come from the Magnolia Bakery Cookbook. She made a change, and I made a change too- but here is the recipe for an EASY and delicious dessert.

These came out a little different looking than the pictures that Gina took, ok- they were messy looking! lol But they really were delicious!

 my cute helper :)

Raspberry Squares
-makes 24 squares

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
• confectioner's sugar for dusting 
• baking spray

Preheat oven to 350°.  Spray Baking Pam in a 13 x 9- inch baking pan.

In a large bowl, on the medium speed of an electric mixer, cream the butter with the granulated sugar until smooth, about 2 minutes.  Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla. Add the flour and mix thoroughly.

Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan.  With a small, sharp knife (or toothpick), score into twenty-four 2-inch squares.  Place a teaspoon of jam in the center of each scored square.  Bake for 30 - 35 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center of the pan comes out clean. Cool to room temperature, then sprinkle with confectioner's sugar before cutting and serving.