Strawberry Shortbread Bar Cookies
(Adapted from Joanne Fluke’s “Devil’s Food Cake Murder,” pg. 248)
3 cups flour
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cups salted butter
1 can strawberry pie filling
Mix the flour and powdered sugar together in a medium size bowl. Cut in the soft butter with pastry cutter until it resembles cornmeal.
Spread half of the mixture into a greased 9“ x 13“ pan bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes, until the edges are beginning to turn brown.
Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes. Then spread the pie filling over the top of the crust.
Sprinkle the remaining crust mixture on top.
Bake another 30-35 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
Cover with foil and refrigerate until you’re ready to cut them.
Sprinkle with extra powdered sugar before serving.