From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite..."Summer time and the livin' is easy"...We were house sitting this past weekend and before we left for the cottage, I made cookies and some pastry to take with us. I also put together a couple of casseroles that could simply be reheated once we took up residence. The kitchen in this house is nearly impossible to work in, so I like to bring food of the heat and eat variety when we head that way. Meals this weekend were decidedly simple and the desserts that we brought with us were extremely easy to prepare. These cookie bars are a study in old-fashioned goodness. They are definitely not meant for company, but your family and friends will love them. You will too. They are effortless to make, and they invite creative substitution of ingredients. You can swap the type of nuts and preserves you use, and chances are you'll end up with a bar that keeps your crew coming back for more. While I suspect they will disappear before they stale, these cookies are great keepers. I do hope you'll give this recipe a try. Here is how the cookies are made.
