Ingredients

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  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter (8 ounces), *melted until browned and brought back to a solid state
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup cherry preserves
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk (use what you have)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350°(F). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, extending paper over edges. Lightly grease parchment; set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl using a handheld electric mixer, combine all crumb mixture ingredients (the first 6 ingredients). Beat at low speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl often, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 2 cups crumb mixture; set aside.
  • Press the remaining crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Spread preserves on top, leaving a 1/2 inch clean border around the edges. Crumble reserved crumb topping over preserves.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely; cut into bars.