1 c butter, softened
1 c sugar
2 c all-purpose flour
1 egg
3/4 c pecans, coarsely chopped
1 jar (10 oz) strawberry preserves
Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine butter and sugar in large mixing bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well blended. Add flour and egg. Beat until mixture is crumbly, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in pecans. Reserve 1 c crump mixture; press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of greased 9 inch square baking pan. Spread preserves to within 1/2 inch of edge of crust. Crumble reserved crumb mixture over preserves. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely. Cut into bars.