Raspberry Squares

This recipe came from a co-worker of Nick's dad's, several years ago. She made it around the holidays as a gift, and it was such a hit that I begged him to get the recipe from her. So, this comes thanks to a woman names Sue N. You have to be careful with anyone allergic to nuts. The walnuts just make a nice crust to the squares, and you can't see that there are nuts in these. But they are so good, and so addictive.

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 ½ sticks butter
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 cups flour
• 1 large egg
• ¼ tsp. salt
• (1) 10 oz. jar of raspberry jam
• ½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions
Cream sugar and butter
Add egg, walnuts, flour, salt, and vanilla
Mix well
Press down one-half of the dough in greased 9-inch square pan
Spread jam over dough
Top with remaining dough
Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes